Available, affordable, potent: Ireland is being hit by 'a perfect storm' of cocaine 

The study — led by the Health Research Board with experts from UCC, TCD, and the HSE — suggests the surge in cocaine-related hospital admissions is likely to be the 'tip of iceberg'

Ireland is in the midst of a “perfect storm” of cocaine, with increased availability, higher purity, and greater affordability, according to new research.

The country’s leading drug experts said a range of indicators consistently point to a worsening problem and warn that there is potential for even “further increases” in cocaine use and harms.