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Children struggling to access drug and alcohol addiction services, data suggests

The number of children able to access youth addiction services has fallen to its lowest level on record during the pandemic, new figures suggest. Analysis of data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) found that 11,013 under-18s ...

03 Feb 2022 at 01:26

Scotland

Number receiving alcohol treatment down 40% in past decade, figures show

The number of people in Scotland starting alcohol treatment has fallen by 40% in the past decade, new figures show. In response to a parliamentary question from Conservative MSP Miles Briggs, drugs minister Elena Whitham revealed figures on alcohol ...

26 Jul 2023 at 13:55

Drinking alcohol does not make people look more attractive, study suggests

When it comes to approaching someone you like at a bar, it may be more a case of alcohol giving you liquid courage than beer goggles, researchers say. A new study suggests drinking alcohol makes people more likely to approach someone they already ...

30 Aug 2023 at 06:00

Too much social media linked to harmful behaviours in teenagers, study suggests

Frequent use of social media could be linked to harmful behaviours in children and young people, such as drinking, taking drugs, smoking and gambling, a study has suggested. Exposure to alcohol advertising on different platforms had the ...

29 Nov 2023 at 23:30

Scotland

Support service for young people impacted by addiction expands

A service aimed at young people impacted by a family member with an addiction has been expanded. The Routes programme, run by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) currently offers support through one-to-one and group ...

27 Oct 2023 at 12:56

Scotland

Five boards miss drug and alcohol treatment time target, figures show

Five of Scotland’s 13 health boards did not meet the waiting times standard for drug and alcohol treatments, despite the national target being met. The Scottish Government standard is for 90% of people referred for help with alcohol ...

19 Dec 2023 at 12:05

Scotland

Drugs minister quits and reveals she is being treated for post-traumatic stress

Scotland’s drugs minister has announced she is quitting the job as she revealed she is being treated for post-traumatic stress. Elena Whitham told First Minister Humza Yousaf she is stepping down as drugs and alcohol policy ...

06 Feb 2024 at 18:36

Scotland

Services aiming to reduce drug deaths to receive £65m funding boost

“Vital” frontline services are set to benefit from a £65 million funding boost in an effort to combat rising drug deaths. The Scottish Government has invited frontline and third sector organisations to apply for funding ...

20 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Alcohol-related hospital admissions six times higher in poorer areas, data shows

Scotland

28 Feb 2023 at 20:18

Scotland

Alcohol advertising could be curbed in response to rising drink deaths – Gray

Experts will review how the public’s exposure to alcohol advertising can be reduced following the “harrowing” rise in alcohol deaths, the Health Secretary has said. However the Conservatives were scornful of the ...

13 Sept 2024 at 09:28

Driver who killed partner in crash has sentenced increased by Court of Appeal

A “heartless and callous” driver who killed his partner and seriously injured two other passengers after drinking alcohol and taking nitrous oxide has had his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal. Connor ...

30 Oct 2024 at 15:30

Glass of wine a day ‘may not be as good for you as some research suggests’

A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said. Studies indicating that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol are low quality and often ...

25 Jul 2024 at 06:00

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