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'It can tear a family apart': Cocaine use on the rise among young farmers

Family farms are being put at risk by drugs debts racked up by young farmers.   An Irish Country Living investigation has found people in rural areas are buying cocaine on social media- leading to an increase in young farmers seeking help with their addiction.  Drugs counsellors say it's those aged 18 to 30 who are most affected.   Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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16.56 12 Oct 2023


'It can tear a family apart': Cocaine use on the rise among young farmers


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16.56 12 Oct 2023


Family farms are being put at risk by drugs debts racked up by young farmers.  

An Irish Country Living investigation has found people in rural areas are buying cocaine on social media- leading to an increase in young farmers seeking help with their addiction. 

Drugs counsellors say it's those aged 18 to 30 who are most affected.  

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...


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