Cocaine news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about cocaine:

Recent News Articles:

  1. Cocaine use on the rise among older adults: A study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment found that cocaine use among adults aged 50 and older increased by 50% between 2015 and 2019. (Source: CNN)
  2. Cocaine seizures surge in Europe: The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction reported a significant increase in cocaine seizures in Europe, with 2019 seeing the highest number of seizures in over a decade. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Cocaine use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke: A study published in the journal Circulation found that cocaine use was associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly among young adults. (Source: Medical News Today)
  4. Cocaine trafficking on the rise in the US-Mexico border: The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported a significant increase in cocaine trafficking along the US-Mexico border, with much of the cocaine coming from Colombia and Peru. (Source: Fox News)
  5. Cocaine use among young people in the UK: A survey conducted by the UK's National Centre for Social Research found that 1 in 10 young people in the UK had used cocaine at least once, with 1 in 5 reporting that they had used it in the past year. (Source: The Independent)

Recent Developments:

  1. Colombia's cocaine production on the rise: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that Colombia's cocaine production increased by 25% in 2020, driven by improved cultivation and production techniques. (Source: Reuters)
  2. Peru's cocaine production also on the rise: The Peruvian government reported a significant increase in cocaine production in 2020, with much of the cocaine being smuggled to the US and Europe. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Cocaine use among athletes: A study published in the Journal of Athletic Training found that cocaine use was common among athletes, with 1 in 5 athletes reporting that they had used the drug at least once. (Source: ESPN)
  4. Cocaine use in the workplace: A survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 1 in 5 employees reported that they had used cocaine at work, with many reporting that they had used the drug to cope with stress and pressure. (Source: HR Magazine)

Other News and Updates:

  1. Cocaine addiction treatment: Researchers are working on developing new treatments for cocaine addiction, including medications and behavioral therapies. (Source: Science Daily)
  2. Cocaine-related deaths: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that cocaine-related deaths increased by 52% between 2015 and 2019, with many of these deaths involving other substances such as opioids and benzodiazepines. (Source: CDC)
  3. Cocaine trafficking and organized crime: Cocaine trafficking is often linked to organized crime groups, which use violence and intimidation to maintain their control over the drug trade. (Source: The Economist)

I hope this information is helpful.