Cocaine-related deaths overtake heroin for first time in England and Wales

Cocaine has overtaken heroin as the substance most often involved in drug-related deaths registered in England and Wales, according to new data.

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Published6 h ago (Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:20:00 GMT)

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Impact score46/100

RatingProbability of 64%.

RegionsUnited Kingdom

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