Taskforce targets young drug abusers

A DRUGS TASKFORCE has been set up in the south east to tackle the growing problem of substance abuse among young people.

Figures released by the health board show the number of teenagers seeking help for heroin and cannabis abuse is on the rise in the region.

Of those attending a youth centre for treatment for drug abuse in the South East, 95% are addicted to more than one drug. This compares to up to 40% of adults who are being treated for addiction to more than one drug.