Germany Faces Alarming Surge in Cocaine Addiction

The number of individuals treated for cocaine addiction has risen by 230% over the past decade, highlighting a growing public health crisis.

The Barmer report reveals that 65,000 people were treated for cocaine addiction in 2023, up from 19,700 in 2013.
Regions such as North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Berlin report the highest numbers of cases.
Men aged 20 to 59 are the primary demographic affected, often using cocaine as a 'performance-enhancing' drug.
The true extent of cocaine abuse is likely underestimated, as many users do not seek medical treatment.
Criminal statistics also show a 27% increase in cocaine-related offenses over the past decade.