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Alcohol and drugs linked to increasing mental patients

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By Talaia Mika 31 January 2023, 5:00AM

There is a drastic increase in the number of mental health patients seeking assistance from the Mental Health Unit in Motootua and the Head of Department says alcohol and drug use is a major cause.

By Talaia Mika 31 January 2023, 5:00AM

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