One in four Irish adults admit taking drugs

A new report from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs reveals a surge in drug use throughout the country, particularly in the west.

One in four Irish adults admit taking drugs

A new report from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs reveals a surge in drug use throughout the country, particularly in the west.

Since 2003, the prevalence of drugs among adults in the west of the country has almost doubled to 23%.

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