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