News (Media Awareness Project) - Ireland: 300,000 Young People Use Cannabis Regularly, Says Oireachtas Report |
| Title: | Ireland: 300,000 Young People Use Cannabis Regularly, Says Oireachtas Report |
| Published On: | 2006-07-04 |
| Source: | Irish Examiner (Ireland) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-14 00:54:01 |
300,000 YOUNG PEOPLE USE CANNABIS REGULARLY, SAYS OIREACHTAS REPORT
Research commissioned by an Oireachtas committee has reportedly found
that 300,000 young Irish people are regular users of cannabis.
Reports this morning said the study had found that most of those using
cannabis are between the ages of 16 and 25, with 28,000 admitting to
being dependent on the drug.
Some 5,000 Irish 16-year-olds reportedly admit to using cannabis,
twice the EU average.
The findings are contained in a study due to published tomorrow by the
Oireachtas committee on community, rural and Gaeltacht affairs.
Research commissioned by an Oireachtas committee has reportedly found
that 300,000 young Irish people are regular users of cannabis.
Reports this morning said the study had found that most of those using
cannabis are between the ages of 16 and 25, with 28,000 admitting to
being dependent on the drug.
Some 5,000 Irish 16-year-olds reportedly admit to using cannabis,
twice the EU average.
The findings are contained in a study due to published tomorrow by the
Oireachtas committee on community, rural and Gaeltacht affairs.
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