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Drugs minister pushes consumption rooms during ‘constructive’ UK summit

Scotland’s drugs minister has again pushed the UK Government to allow safe consumption rooms north of the border during a “constructive” meeting. Angela Constance said she met with ministers from across the UK on Thursday to discuss the issue of ...

02 Feb 2023 at 16:45

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How can I keep my motoring costs down?

The cost of living crisis continues to be felt across the UK, with households set to feel the pinch even more as an increase in the energy price cap will send bills skywards. For many families, a car is absolutely crucial, which is why ensuring ...

31 Mar 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

Drug consumption room would be based in Glasgow’s Hunter Street

The proposed safe drugs consumption facility in Glasgow – which would be the first in Scotland – would be based in the city’s Hunter Street, plans state. Documents presented to Glasgow’s council and health board say it will be open between 9am ...

21 Sept 2023 at 15:40

Industry-backed apps designed to cut drinking ‘mislead users’, researchers warn

Some apps and websites backed by the alcohol industry – which are designed to help people manage their health – contain “blatant misinformation” and could persuade people to drink more, researchers say. Academics claim there was evidence of ...

11 Oct 2024 at 10:36

Campaigners call for schools to be ‘sanctuary’ from unnecessary sugar

Children can consume 92.5 grammes of sugar and more than 1,300 calories from just three common snacks during a day, some of which are sold in school canteens, health campaigners have warned. Action on Sugar found that a packaged cake, a ...

19 Nov 2024 at 00:01

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Irish Water is asking people in Tipperary to reduce their water consumption

Irish Water is asking people in Tipperary to be mindful of their water usage over the next few weeks as warm temperature, and low rainfall may pressure the supply. They say they and Tipperary County Council are closely monitoring water ...

24 Jun 2022 at 21:33

Using psychedelics in mental health treatment ‘not hippy movement’, says expert

The use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions is not “a weird hippy movement”, an expert has said. Professor David Nutt will speak to the Scottish Parliament next month about a “more rational drugs policy”, before he ...

31 Aug 2023 at 20:36

Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he does not believe drug consumption rooms can work, after a pilot programme was approved in Glasgow. The city council backed the creation of the facility this week after years of legal wrangling ...

28 Sept 2023 at 17:43

Scotland

Drug consumption rooms could provide ‘vital support’ to users, study concludes

Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could provide “vital support” to users living in the Scottish capital, a study has said. According to a team of experts at the University of Stirling, SDCFs could be key ...

15 Feb 2024 at 21:15

Scotland

Scotland has ‘deep problem’ with drugs, Swinney concedes as deaths rise 12%

Scotland has a “deep problem” with drugs and the Government will “consider attentively” action to address an increase in deaths, First Minister John Swinney has said. He was speaking the day after national statistics revealed a ...

21 Aug 2024 at 17:03

Light to moderate wine drinking ‘can be as good as statins for heart’ – study

A bottle of wine a week, combined with a Mediterranean diet, could be as good as statins for heart health, academics have suggested. While some research has shown wine can benefit heart health, other studies have suggested ...

18 Dec 2024 at 07:56

Scotland

Scottish Labour calls for faster action to set up drug consumption rooms

Labour has called on the Scottish Government to move faster in setting up safe consumption facilities for drug users. MSP Paul O’Kane said ministers in Edinburgh are being “too slow, too timid” in taking action on drugs ...

17 Jan 2023 at 12:53

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