224. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if mapping has been done on availability of addiction rehabilitation, detox and stabilisation across the State; and if so, if he will publish this. [25270/23]

Minister of State at the Department of Health Hildegarde Naughton: The HSE has a directory of drug and alcohol services per county on www.drugs.ie/services.

If an individual is concerned about their drug or alcohol use they may wish to consider attending their GP, who can do a full assessment and make appropriate referrals. There is also the HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline which is a confidential service through a freephone Helpline (1800 459 459) and an email support service (helpline@hse.ie).

The HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline provides support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual health. The service is non-judgemental and offers space to talk about your situation, to explore some options and to consider ones needs.

During calls/ emails, staff refer to a database of over 400 services nationwide. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Further information on seeking support for drug use can be found on www.drugs.ie and for alcohol on www.askaboutalcohol.ie.