50% rise in children treated for cocaine addiction in UK

The number of British children being treated for cocaine addiction has increased by 50% in three years, figures showed today.

50% rise in children treated for cocaine addiction in UK

The number of British children being treated for cocaine addiction has increased by 50% in three years, figures showed today.

Last year 745 under 18s in England sought help from the National Treatment Agency for cocaine abuse, up from 453 in 2005/6.

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