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A huge spike in cocaine and ketamine use in 2025

Last year saw a 24% increase in cocaine use and increases in treatment for new psychoactive subst...

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06.30 20 May 2026


A huge spike in cocaine and ketamine use in 2025


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06.30 20 May 2026


Last year saw a 24% increase in cocaine use and increases in treatment for new psychoactive substances and ketamine. 

That’s according to new figures on drug use published by the Health Research Board. Speaking to Anton this morning was Dr Garrett McGovern Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic & GP Addiction Specialist.


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