Alcohol abuse still on rise in Ireland – along with cannabis and cocaine
Median age of those entering alcohol treatment in 2019 was 41, almost two-thirds men
Number of cocaine addicts seeking treatment nearly doubles since 2011
Problem cocaine use grows with improving economy, Health Research Board finds
Women closing gap on men on dangerous drinking
Percentage of people presenting for treatment who are already dependent climbing
Ireland records third-highest drug-death rate among 30 countries
European Drug Report shows illicit drug deaths are four times the EU rate
Increase in cases reflects growth in ‘chronic alcohol problems’
New report reveals 40,000 cases treated between 2008 and 2012
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