That's an increase of 8% on the previous year, according to the Health Research Board.
Almost 7,500 people were treated for problems with alcohol use last year.
That's an increase of 8% on the previous year, according to the Health Research Board.
The average age cases first began drinking was 16, while the average age of those in treatment was 47.
HRB Senior Researcher, Suzi Lyons, says many of those who sought treatment were already alcohol dependent:

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