Irish fourth biggest drug takers - UN study

A United Nations survey has reportedly found that young Irish people are the fourth-biggest ecstasy and amphetamine users in the world.

A United Nations survey has reportedly found that young Irish people are the fourth-biggest ecstasy and amphetamine users in the world.

Reports this morning said a survey by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime found that only Thailand, Australia and the Philippines had higher levels of ecstasy and amphetamine use than Ireland.

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