'I spent £600 a month on coke'

Barry got into cocaine after having nights out drinking in the pub

The number of young people getting help for a cocaine problem is rising. New statistics for England show almost 3,000 18-24 year olds received treatment for addiction to the drug for the first time over the last year.

However, the National Treatment Agency reports a sharp fall in the numbers getting help for heroin - fewer young adults appear to be taking the drug.

Newsbeat spoke to Barry, 22, who used to spend £600 a month on cocaine and has jus finished a period of treatment.

How did you get into taking cocaine?

When did you realise it was a serious problem?

How much money were you spending on cocaine?

Tell me more about the treatment - how difficult is it?

Does that mean you have to ditch friends that are associated with it?

What's it like after quitting cocaine?