Treating the individual, the addiction & the family

Kerry addiction centre director says Deputy Brendan Griffin is poorly informed on alcohol bill. The executive director of an alcohol addiction treatment centre in Kerry says Fine Gael deputy Brendan Griffin is poorly informed about the Public Health Alcohol Bill. Con Cremin of Talbot Grove Addiction Treatment Centre in Castleisland describes the bill as a supportive piece of legislation, by reducing the harm associated with alcohol, by addressing its over consumption in Ireland. In a discussion about the bill, Deputy Griffin referenced studies that showed sugar to be a more addictive substance than cocaine. He said he was not comparing fatty or sugary foods to alcohol or drugs, but believes informing people better about the dangers of alcohol consumption would be better than banning it or putting it out of sight. He says this measure is being introduced without proven health benefits. Mr. Cremin says Deputy Griffin is poorly informed: http://media.radiokerry.ie/mediamanager/embed/player/podcasts/9/item/65581 Read More

The Executive Director of Talbot Grove talks with Radio Kerry on the growing problem of Gambling in Ireland. A former gambler gives an insight into gambling addiction and how Talbot Grove gave him the tools to get his life back on Track. http://media.radiokerry.ie/mediamanager/embed/player/podcasts/5/item/56660 Read More

The executive director of a Kerry addiction treatment centre has described a new report on alcohol use in Ireland as watery, lukewarm and disappointing. Con Cremin of Talbot Grove in Castleisland says the 100-page report which was published yesterday avoids many of the major issues that need to be addressed. The report called for the establishment of a national anti-drinking body with statutory powers but stopped short of seeking an end to the sponsorship of sporting events by drinks companies. Con Cremin says the part-funding of the Stop Out-of-Control Drinking report by drinks giant, Diageo was not appropriate. He believes the linking of alcohol to sporting occasions hasn’t been addressed: Read More

The Friends of the Talbot Grove is a practical way to stay in touch with Talbot Grove. The main objective is to provide a link and network for past clients, concerned persons and interested others who wish to stay in touch with the Talbot Grove community. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Talbot Grove and receive information about our events, please email us at info@talbotgrove.ie. Read More

Parents should think twice about allowing their teenagers have a drink on special occasions if they do not want them to develop bad alcohol habits, say the 2015 BT Young Scientist winners. Read More

When Oisin McConville (39) won a vast sum of money, he knew deep down it would all be gone by the very next day. And indeed it was - such is the nature of addiction. Read More

'There it is, number 15, my God we loved that place," says Sinead as she hands me the picture of a modest semi-detached London home. Read More

Addiction to multiple drugs is becoming such a problem that gardaí, medics, and treatment specialists almost hanker for the days when middle-aged alcoholics were their biggest problem and pubs were the epicentre of socialising. Read More