Graph showing rising cocaine-related deaths in England and Wales

Cocaine Surpasses Heroin as Leading Cause of Drug Deaths in England and Wales

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This report highlights a significant shift in drug-related mortality in England and Wales, where cocaine has overtaken heroin as the leading cause of drug deaths. The number of deaths linked to cocaine use has nearly quadrupled over the past decade, indicating a growing public health concern.

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