Professor Breda Smyth said one in five adult cannabis users are likely to be dependent on the drug
while one in three young persons are likely to become addicted if they use it at least once a week.
Speaking to the fifth meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, she added: "The strength of cannabis, or its potency, has increased by 57 per cent in the 10 years from 2011-2021."She said the profile of cannabis use has also changed with people using the drug more frequently, often daily."We have 45,000 people with cannabis-use disorders in the latest data."Prof Smyth also warned of the hidden harm to children living with parental problem drug use.
Prof Smyth said that there had also been a steady increase in admissions to psychiatric services associated with drug-related causes."Drug use can affect us all, from all social classes across every county in Ireland but it affects those more severely in deprived areas."
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