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Drug and alcohol use increases by 60% in Northern Ireland

Jun 22, 2023 07:47 By News Northern Sound
Drug and alcohol use increases by 60% in Northern Ireland
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Boredom was cited as the main reason for the increase.

Alcohol and drug use in Northern Ireland increased by 60% during the pandemic, with boredom being the main reason for the increase. A study, commissioned by the Northern Ireland Alcohol and Drug Alliance, found the majority reported using alcohol as their main drug followed by cannabis, cocaine or crack cocaine.

92% of users said feeling anxious or depressed was the reason they used drugs, while 81% cited social isolation as the primary reason.

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