In 2019, The Health Research Board noted that Irish people aged 15 and over drank on average 10.8 litres of alcohol per year, equating to 113 bottles of wine or 436 pints of beer, classifying over half of Irish drinkers as ‘hazardous drinkers’. Alcohol in Ireland plays a complex cultural and social role and contributes to a range of social and health related harms on a national level. Alcohol is one of the leading forms of substance misuse, and whilst many people may cut down or make changes on their own, for those regularly consuming large amounts of alcohol and experiencing negative consequences as a result may need to engage in medical or social support. Unfortunately there can be challenges for individuals or professionals seeking help, such as being unaware of the different treatment options available, or knowing how to access them. 

Treatment options: Alcohol treatment in Ireland is generally provided through statutory and non-statutory services providing residential and non-residential treatment options. In the public health service, addiction treatment provided by the HSE and voluntary community based services are free of charge, there are also private options available....