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Cocaine referrals overtake cannabis, says Manx addiction charity

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Motiv8 reports 26 percent rise in cases as it launches workshop on drug risks

​Manx addiction charity Motiv8 says referrals for cocaine use have risen by 26 percent in the past year.

For the first time, the number of people seeking help for cocaine has overtaken cannabis.

The charity is hosting a wellbeing workshop on Thursday, focused on the risks of the class A drug.

Caroline Coole and Jason from Motiv8 says the substance carries significant dangers:

The workshop takes place on 18 September at 12pm, at their headquarters on Woodbourne Road.

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