Anita Harris

Anita Harris is the deputy head of services at Coolmine, a prominent drug and alcohol treatment group in Ireland. She has been instrumental in addressing the evolving landscape of substance abuse, particularly the rise in cocaine use among middle-aged individuals. In her work, Harris emphasizes the changing profiles of cocaine users, highlighting that many now come from stable backgrounds with employment and education, which complicates the public perception of addiction. She advocates for a greater understanding of the societal implications of cocaine use and its devastating impact on families and communities.