Ireland ‘towards top of EU league’ for cocaine use

IRELAND is towards the top of the European league for cocaine use, according to an EU report.

While well behind the two biggest-consuming countries, Britain and Spain, Ireland is ranked fifth out of 27 countries for recent cocaine use among young adults.

And with the Irish figures somewhat dated, Ireland may move up the ladder when new figures emerge. The next Irish population survey, to be published in January, is expected to show a rise in cocaine consumption.