Cocaine cases at Kerry treatment centre double in 2017

A well-known addiction centre dealt with twice as many people with problem cocaine use last year than it did in 2016.

Cocaine cases at Kerry treatment centre double in 2017
Tue, 09 Oct, 2018 - 04:10
Cormac O’Keeffe

A well-known addiction centre dealt with twice as many people with problem cocaine use last year than it did in 2016.

But Talbot Grove said that alcohol still accounted for the bulk of cases, with seven out of 10 clients seeking help due to their drinking.

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