Having waned during the recession years, the Global Drug Survey 2016 reveals that cocaine use in Ireland has almost doubled from 24.8% to 43% of those taking illicit substances here.
Running in association with Hot Press, the Irish findings reveal that 71.4% of people usually drink when they’re taking cocaine with the average per gram price down slightly to €84.20.
49.6% say they’ve been offered ‘premium’ cocaine at a higher price with the promise that it's better quality than the standard product.
Of the 58.7% who paid €100 or more for premium, 25.5% reckoned it to be “much better."
0.3% of users reported seeking emergency medical treatment in the last 12 months while 4.1% had been exposed to personal violence at least once when buying cocaine.

* The Global Drug Survey 2016 was conducted in association with global media partners including Hot Press in the Republic of Ireland