The latest trends in treated drug use across Ireland show that problem drug use has become a nationwide issue, rather than being confined largely to Dublin. A total of 68,754 cases aged between 15 and 64 years of age were treated for problem drug use in Ireland between 2001 and 2006.

Almost one in five (18%) of these cases were being treated for the first time. Across Ireland, the main problem drugs reported by new cases were:

• cannabis (41%)
• opiates (39%)
• cocaine (9%)

Read the press release about trends in problem drug use in Ireland, 2001-2006

Download or view the full report on trends in problem drug use in Ireland, 2001-2006 in the Alcohol and Drug Unit's publications section.