Young teens getting access to drugs via social media

Young teens getting access to drugs via social media

While going directly to a drug dealer or a friend are the most commonly used methods to buy drugs, using social media has grown in popularity and is now the third most used method.

There are fears children as young as 14 are getting access to drugs through social media.

A new investigation by Newstalk has found dozens of accounts advertising the sale of drugs like cocaine and cannabis.

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