Self-harm on rise for young drug users

Addiction experts have seen an increase in self-harm rates and mental health problems among adolescents seeking help for multi-drug addiction in Cork.

They have also found an increase in the level and intensity of bullying, cyber bullying and a rise in the presence of serious drug debts.

The trends have been identified by the Matt Talbot Services in Cork which will present its findings at a conference in the city this week as part of Cork Drugs Awareness Week.