Cocaine Now Leading Cause of Drug Deaths in England, Wales
Deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales have nearly quadrupled over the past decade. Cocaine has now overtaken heroin as the leading cause of drug deaths there. The change shows which drug is now most dangerous in the region.
Context
Context: Heroin has long been the drug most linked to deaths in Britain, so this change is a notable shift. Cocaine is a stimulant, and its use has grown in many countries in recent years.
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