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Southern Trust Faces Addiction Treatment Crisis, Urgent Need for Facilities

1/6/2026

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Story summary

The Southern Trust lacks an inpatient rehabilitation facility, creating a postcode lottery for addiction treatment.
Katrina McGibbon, in recovery from Lurgan, detoxed in a B&B after difficulty finding local inpatient support.
Campaigner Emma Metcalfe, founder of Hand of Hope, says the crisis persists and facilities are urgently needed.
Cuan Mhuire reports high demand from the Southern Trust for residential treatment and the Southern Trust is working to improve community-based services.

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Story summary

The Southern Trust lacks an inpatient rehabilitation facility, creating a postcode lottery for addiction treatment.
Katrina McGibbon, in recovery from Lurgan, detoxed in a B&B after difficulty finding local inpatient support.
Campaigner Emma Metcalfe, founder of Hand of Hope, says the crisis persists and facilities are urgently needed.
Cuan Mhuire reports high demand from the Southern Trust for residential treatment and the Southern Trust is working to improve community-based services.