Services in the city working together to tackle drug misuse
The comments come from David Lane of the Cork Drugs Task Force.
The Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force say they're working with approximately 300 people who are in treatment for heroin misuse.
It comes after recent figures revealed that the number of heroin users has risen from 20 to 500 over the past decade.
The rise has been attributed by gardaí to the changing habits of dealers who, given the recession, are now targeting lower income earners with heroin instead of higher income earners with cocaine.
The problem of discarded needles will also be on the agenda today at County Hall where the taskforce are launching their strategic plan for the next two years.
Speaking to RedFM News David Lane of the Cork Drugs Task Force says all services in the city are working together to tackle the changing trend of heroin use in the city.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries