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A rehabilitation centre is warning of the growing use of cocaine in rural Ireland

A rehabilitation centre is warning of the growing use of cocaine in rural Ireland

A rehabilitation centre is warning of the growing use of cocaine in rural Ireland.

Cuan Mhuire treats around 80 farmers a year with 15% seeking treatment for cocaine addiction.

The latest figures by The Health Research Board shows there's been a 50% increase in people taking the drug between 2017 and 2018.

While the addiction service says there is an average three-month waiting list for a detox bed.

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