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Drug and drink deaths still among Europe’s worst despite new funding – auditors

Scotland’s drug and alcohol deaths remain among the worst in Europe despite increased spending to tackle the problems, a significant report by auditors has found. A national mission on drug deaths was announced in 2021 and last year spending ...

31 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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 Malpass, 25, admitted causing ...

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 compare moderate drinkers with those ...

25 Jul 2024 at 06:00

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 minister to ...

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 which is aimed ...

20 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Lack of funds barrier to residential rehab in more than 75% of areas – figures

A lack of funding is a barrier to the provision of residential rehab in more than three quarters of areas, new figures show. A survey of Scotland’s 30 Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) released on Tuesday showed 77% of the ...

12 Nov 2024 at 14:59

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 ...

30 Aug 2023 at 06:00

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 ...

27 Oct 2023 at 12:56

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 ...

03 Feb 2022 at 01:26

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 ...

29 Nov 2023 at 23:30

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

Scotland

28 Feb 2023 at 20:18

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 ...

19 Dec 2023 at 12:05

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