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Mixing Drugs and Alcohol on the Rise | Cork News
One in three people seeking alcohol treatment also used another drug—up from 20% in 2017 to 32% in 2025—with cocaine leading the mix. A young man in recovery, who started at 15, says drug use is now as normalized as drinking, fueled by stronger, unregulated substances like cannabis and ketamine, which can trigger psychosis and loss of control. Today’s youth have easier access to potent, affordable drugs, enabling longer use—and more deaths. Mixing substances complicates treatment and poses serious risks, prompting researchers to reshape policy. But sobriety, he says, has given him a vibrant…
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