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Drug addiction (click here to read)

Article summary:
The number of young people getting help for a cocaine problem is rising. New statistics for England show almost 3,000 18-24 year olds received treatment for addiction to the drug for the first time over the last year. However, the National Treatment Agency reports a sharp fall in the numbers getting help for heroin - fewer young adults appear to be taking the drug. Newsbeat spoke to Barry, 22, who used to spend £600 a month on cocaine and has jus finished a period of treatment.

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Source:
BBC

Date:
08/10/2009 15:06:00

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