Advertisement

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...

Share this article

06.30 20 May 2026


A huge spike in cocaine and ketamine use in 2025


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast

Related Episodes

The Ultimate Guide: Salzburg

00:13:08

The Ultimate Guide: Salzburg

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:08


World leaders gather for Unite...

00:06:45

World leaders gather for United Nations General Assembly - latest updates

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:45


Is a ‘smoke-free generation’ a...

00:08:12

Is a ‘smoke-free generation’ actually possible?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:12


The Bookshelf with Adam Harris

00:11:21

The Bookshelf with Adam Harris

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:21