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The United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics reports that deaths linked to cocaine use have overtaken

The increase in deaths from cocaine use is blamed on increased purity of the drug and its widespread availability across the UK in recent years. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdxw051np9jo (BBC News)]

Published November 4, 2026· Updated November 10, 2026·1 min read

The United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics reports that deaths linked to cocaine use have overtaken deaths from heroin in England and Wales for the first time on record. The increase in deaths from cocaine use is blamed on increased purity of the drug and its widespread availability across the UK in recent years. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdxw051np9jo (BBC News)]

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