'A tsunami of addiction' - A third of those seeking help for crack cocaine addiction are women

Senator Lynn Ruane and Grace Hill, co-ordinator Tallaght Drug & Alcohol Task Force launching the task force’s report on the impact of drug misuse in the area. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

A new report has revealed a “tsunami” of crack cocaine addictions in Tallaght, with one-third of those seeking help being women.

Over the last 10 years, the number of people treated in Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) projects has doubled, with frontline staff believing they’re only meeting a quarter (25%) of the true need.