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Heroin the most common drug taken for drug users treated in 2017

Almost 9,000 people were treated for problem drug use in 2017.

Heroin the most common drug taken for drug users treated in 2017

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019 - 07:55

Digital Desk staff

Almost 9,000 people were treated for problem drug use in 2017.

Latest figures from the Health Research Board, show cannabis remains the most common drug among cases entering treatment for the first time.

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