Alcohol main reason for drug helpline calls, followed by cocaine 

"Alcohol remains our most referred to substance of concern, followed by cocaine and cannabis," report said.

Alcohol is by far the main substance people are contacting a dedicated HSE drug helpline about, new figures show.

The number of contacts, either by phone or by email, about alcohol grew by 9% last year and accounted for 45% of all contacts to the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline.