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Known drug-related deaths in the UK, 1990

Tobacco110,000
Alcohol30,000
Volatile Substances112
Morphine91
Methadone84
Heroin62
Barbiturate type7
Anti-depressants4
Cocaine4
Pethidine3
MDMA (ecstasy)3
Amphetamine type2
Hallucinogens0
LSD0
Psylocibin0
Cannabis0


Sources:
Home Office Statistical Unit.
MDMA - Dr Russell Newcombe, Manchester University.
Tobacco - British Lung Foundation.
Alcohol - Department of Health.

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