200% rise in demand for cocaine addiction treatment since 2017

Researchers said the soaring use of cocaine is 'changing the landscape' in demand for addiction treatment services in Ireland.

Ireland’s problem with cocaine is getting worse, with a 200% surge in the number of people needing treatment for addiction to the drug since 2017.

There has also been a sharp increase in the number of women getting hooked on cocaine, according to the latest report from the Health Research Board.