Younger people who took their own life are more likely to have alcohol in their system
A new report by the Health Research Board also found three quarters of the population in Ireland live within 300 meters of a licenced premises
Alcohol is the substance for which people seek treatment the most
Speaking to RedFM News Mick Devine an addiction counsellor with the Tabor Group says the abuse of alcohol has a significant impact on mental health
"It has a significant impact on general wellness, a significant impact on relationships and all areas of a person's life really, and significantly impacting mood and bringing people to quite low places. It usually is such a state of mind that people would be in this as they are approaching our services for treatment"
