Seven per cent of those surveyed have used an illegal drug in the last year.
More people are using illegal stimulants, smoking less, and binge drinking remains high.
That's according to a new report from the Health Research Board, after surveying close to 6,000 people.
Where is cocaine used and what other drugs are people using with cocaine? New @hrbireland national household survey presents a range of findings on drug use trends and use since 2014: https://t.co/FyWDD8WgDe pic.twitter.com/h85p03c1TS
— HealthResearchBoard (@hrbireland) July 1, 2021
Seven per cent of those surveyed have used an illegal drug in the last year.
Men aged 25 to 34 are most likely to report cocaine use in the past 12 months.
Research Officer at the HRB Dr Deidre Mongan says cannabis remains the most prevalent drug in the country:
How common are drugs, who uses them, and at what age? Results from the new @hrbireland national household survey on drug use, and alcohol and tobacco consumption answers these questions and more: https://t.co/FyWDD8WgDe pic.twitter.com/AzpykhjxUY
— HealthResearchBoard (@hrbireland) July 1, 2021
Dr Mongan says binge drinking remains prevalent in Ireland but more young people are abstaining from alcohol:
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