"We Couldn't See Anyway Out" - Midlands Woman Describes Impact Of Drug Addiction On Family

It follows an investigation into drug dealing on Irish rural farms.

Family farms are being put at risk by drugs debts racked up by young farmers. 

An Irish Country Living investigation has found people in rural areas are buying cocaine on social media- leading to an increase in young farmers seeking help with their addiction. 

Drugs counsellors say it's those aged 18 to 30 who are most affected.

Caitriona Morrissey, Deputy Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, says drug dealers are viewing the farming community as ATMs: 

A mother of a young farmer who became addicted to cocaine has described the devastating impact it can have on a family.

The problem can see families pressured into clearing drug debts.

This woman in the Midlands describes the impact the problem can have:

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