ONS Reveals Alarming Spike in Cocaine-Related Deaths in 2023, Opiates Remain Major Concern
London, UK – A concerning trend has emerged with regard to drug-related deaths in the United Kingdom, with health authorities noting a significant rise in fatalities linked to cocaine use. According to the most recent data, these incidents now account for about 20% of all drug poisoning deaths recorded in 2023. Additionally, opioids such as heroin and morphine continue to be involved in roughly half of these tragedies. Greg Ceely, who heads population health monitoring …