Over two and a half thousand people sought addiction therapy for their cocaine use last year - more than three times the level from seven years ago.
10,664 people attended addiction services last year, up nearly four hundred from 2018, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.
Researcher Dr Anne-Marie Carew says cocaine users now represent a much bigger share of those being treated for their addictions.
Warning & Scam Alert From Wicklow County Council
Note: all council employees carry valid ID
Weekend Closure Of Bray Recycling Centre
Essential machinery repairs are needed.
Wicklow Goes Lottery Gaga Following A Third Big Money Win This Week
Another day of National Lottery celebrations in Wicklow as €1 million winning store announced
Wicklow Walking Trail Will Be Closed On Friday
The works are part of essential upgrades planned on the trails in Glendalough.
Come Fly With Me! Wexford Bus Adds Wicklow Stops On Dublin Airport Route
Wexford Bus says seats must be reserved in advance on wexfordbus.com
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