Call For Detox Beds In Laois Hospital

Labour rep Marie Tuohy is pushing the Health Minister to put them in place in Portlaoise.

The Health Minister is being urged to put in place three detox beds for drug and alcohol dependence in Laois. 

Labour rep Marie Tuohy wants to see links to week-long admission pathways and community recovery supports strengthened. 

Michelle Robertson is the co-founder of Portlaoise's The ARC Project which provides education and aid to those recovering from addiction. 

She says they're vital for targeted care:

 

 

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