Cocaine Deaths Rise in England and Wales
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Vocabulary
serious problem ˈsɪriəs ˈprɑbləm noun phrase
something very bad or dangerous that needs attention
Drug deaths are a serious problem in England and Wales.
cocaine koʊˈkeɪn noun
an illegal drug that is dangerous and can cause death
More people die from cocaine now than from heroin.
heroin ˈhɛroʊɪn noun
a very dangerous illegal drug made from morphine
More people die from cocaine now than from heroin.
Article
Drug deaths are a serious problem in England and Wales. More people die from cocaine now than from heroin. In 2025, cocaine caused one in five drug deaths. This is a big change from ten years ago.
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