UN condemns Britain's celebrity cocaine culture

The price of cocaine has fallen to a record low as a United Nations report says that celebrity users have made the drug socially acceptable.

Police say privately that cocaine is becoming as acceptable in middle-class Britain as cannabis was a generation ago and that they are losing their battle against the drug.

The UN drug control agency's annual report, published today, puts the blame at the door of celebrity culture and accuses the police of turning a blind eye to the rich and famous who misuse the drug.

"Celebrity drug offenders can profoundly influence attitudes, values and behaviour towards drug abuse, particularly among young people," it said. "The authorities should ensure that celebrities who violate drug laws are made accountable."

-Timesonline,Uk