The NACDA was established in response to the drug problem to assist in our continued need to improve our knowledge and understanding of problem drug use.
The goal of the NACDA is to advise the Government on problem drug use in Ireland in relation to prevalence, prevention consequences and treatment based on our analysis and interpretation of research findings.
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Drug Use in Ireland & Northern Ireland from the 2002/2003 Drug Prevalence Survey: Cocaine Results: Bulletin 4 |
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Authors: National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) & Drug and Alcohol Information and Research Unit (DAIRU) |
| Published: January 2006 | |
| Pages: 28 | |
| File Size: 250 KB | |
| Format: PDF | |
Executive Summary |
This bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of many different aspects of cocaine use in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It presents data gathered in the All Ireland Drug Prevalence Survey 2002/2003 relating to both cocaine powder and crack use on a lifetime (ever used), last year (recent use), and last month (current use) basis. The bulletin also examines age of first use, regular use, method of taking cocaine, ease of obtaining cocaine, reasons for stopping use, perceptions of risk and the profile of cocaine users. |
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