Despite continuous attempts made by the government to pull the plug over the use of ‘life-threatening’ drugs, the consumption of cocaine by young women in Australia has spiked up 60 percent since 2007.

Recently released statistics reveal that one in 20 women in their 20s used the drug last year.

The increase in number of people using cannabis, cocaine and various other pharmaceuticals for non-medical motives has drastically influenced the statistics.

In addition, over-the-counter painkillers have kicked the statistics further up.

A latest drug survey, which was conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, has revealed that cocaine is the most popular drug among educated and high-earning people.

However, the recent cocaine-users were mostly childless young singles.

The survey reports that cocaine is predominantly used in New South Wales NSW, with over 2.9 per cent of inhabitants using the drug in 2010. Victoria closely follows NSW with 2.3 per cent of population using the deadly drug.

While the use of cocaine among young women in Australia is seemingly increasing, records in the US confirm that younger public is turning away from the drug.

According to the U. S National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the practice of cocaine by people above the age of 12 has experienced a gradual downfall since 2009.

However, the number of entrances to hospital in England due to a drug-related behavioral disorder or mental impairment has apparently scaled 5.7 per cent up to 44,585.