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Cocaine 'is so normalised now that if you're going out without it, then you're doing something wrong'

Cocaine 'is so normalised now that if you're going out without it, then you're doing something wrong' — Dylan Curran says he now has peace of mind since seeking help for his addiction over three years ago.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025 - 10:52

Louise Walsh

A recovering addict who was once spending up to €500 a night on cocaine has warned that its use is now "completely normalised."

Dylan Curran says he now has peace of mind since seeking help for his addiction over three years ago.

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