Frank's figures show an increase in the number of young people using its website and helpline.
Since its launch five years ago, more than two million young people have called Frank's helpline and there have been over 22 million visits to the website.
The statistics were announced to coincide with the launch of Frank's latest £1 million campaign aimed at 15-18 year-olds, which focuses on the consequences of taking cocaine.
Frank claims reducing cocaine use among young people is a top priority because, while overall drug use is at an 11 year low, cocaine use is on the up.
Frank is a joint collaboration between the Department of Health, the Home Office and the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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