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Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Treatment Demand Rises Significantly
Data from the Health Research Board indicates a notable increase in demand for treatment related to cocaine and crack cocaine use. Treatment for crack cocaine specifically saw an increase of over 30% last year.
20 May, 05:00 — 20 May, 06:00
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Rise in treatment for cocaine, crack cocaine use - HRB
The Health Research Board has reported a rise in treatment for cocaine and crack cocaine use.
Read full article →the-journal1h ago
Treatment demand for crack cocaine increased by over 30% last year
Since 2017, there has been a 906% increase in cases receiving treatment for crack cocaine.
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First report: the-journal · 20 May, 05:00|Full coverage: 2 · 60m|Window: 60m
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