article_snippet: Over the same period, use among adults described as ‘comfortably off’ rose from 1.5 per cent to 1.9 per cent.
article_snippet: It is the highest rate in Europe.
article_snippet: Use among older adults has been less common, particularly among 45-54 year olds.
article_snippet: Among 45-54-year-olds the figure doubled from 0.3 per cent to 0.6 per cent.
article_snippet: But the report said: 'the report is notable that there have been statistically significant increases (1996 to 2013-14) across all age groups up to the age of 54 years; a phenomenon that has not been observed in respect of other drug types.'
article_snippet: While this report said a slight fall in use since 2009 - to 743,000 people in
article_snippet: 2013/2014 - could be a sign of a general decline in UK, Mr Iversen said it is not yet significant.
article_snippet: 2008/2009 and there is a long-term downward trend in overall drug use,' A Home Office spokesman said. '
highlights_snippet: Data suggests it is  result of 'continued use among an ageing user cohort'
  