Cocaine use in Ireland 'has doubled since 2003'

LSD, amphetamines and other illegal substances are now more commonplace, particularly among young men

The report found a 'significant' increase in cocaine use in the last five years. Picture: iStock

Cocaine use in Ireland has doubled since 2003, with more men aged between 25 and 34 using the drug than ever before, new research has found.

The Health Research Board (HRB) will today publish the findings from the National Drug and Alcohol Survey 2019 to 2020, which shows increased use of illegal stimulants, lower smoking levels, and continued high levels of binge drinking.