Cocaine use ‘skyrockets’ as addiction services see surge in numbers

One recovering addict told STV News the drug can be delivered easier than a pizza.

Once the preserve of celebrities and those with money, cocaine use in Scotland has skyrocketed.

One recovering addict told STV News the drug has become “socially acceptable,” and can be delivered easier than a pizza.

Addiction experts say people shut out of mental health services are turning to stronger, larger doses to self-medicate – and Scotland’s new drugs minister admits more can be done.

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