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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland decreased 8% in 2021, figures show

The latest figures on suspected drug deaths in Scotland show an 8% decrease in 2021 from the previous year. There were 1,295 suspected drug deaths between January and December 2021, according to Police Scotland’s quarterly management information. In ...

15 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

Figures for suspected drug deaths show 8% decrease in 2021

15 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

‘Constructive’ first meeting for group overseeing action on drug deaths

A new group set up to offer scrutiny and advice as Scotland tackles its drug deaths crisis has met for the first time. The National Drugs Mission oversight group, which consists of international experts and individuals who have been affected by ...

01 Jul 2022 at 14:41

Scotland

Tougher penalties for drug crime would damage work to tackle crisis – minister

UK Government plans for tougher penalties for drug possession could lead to “significant risks” for vulnerable Scots, Scotland’s drug policy minister Angela Constance has said. Recreational drug users would face tougher sanctions including ...

23 Jul 2022 at 14:54

Douglas Ross urges change in approach to ‘heart-breaking’ drug deaths

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has called the latest drug death figures “heart-breaking” as he urged Holyrood ministers to change their approach to the issue. Douglas Ross spoke out after the National Records of Scotland (NRS) ...

28 Jul 2022 at 13:01

Right to Recovery Bill will get ‘fair hearing’, drugs policy minister vows

Scotland’s drug policy minister has said she will give a “fair and sympathetic hearing” to Conservative plans for a Right to Recovery Bill for drug addicts. Angela Constance said “further progress” is needed to prevent lives being lost ...

28 Jul 2022 at 15:36

Scotland

Angela Constance ‘determined’ every penny will make difference in drugs crisis

The drugs policy minister has said she is “determined that every penny” of the £250 million to be spent on Scotland’s drugs crisis during the Parliament’s term “will make a difference”. Angela Constance spoke out ahead of ...

31 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Minister says fatalities ‘still too high’ after drop in suspected drugs deaths

Drug deaths in Scotland are “still far too high”, a Scottish Government minister said as new figures showed there were 285 suspected fatalities recorded in the first three months of 2022. Angela Constance, the drugs ...

14 Jun 2022 at 14:27

Scotland

Labour MSP launches consultation ahead of Bill for drug consumption rooms

A Labour MSP says Scotland needs to have a “grown-up debate” about introducing drug consumption rooms. Paul Sweeney plans to bring forward a member’s Bill at Holyrood that would allow for such facilities – also ...

25 May 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Minister seeks UK Government approval for drug testing pilot scheme

Scotland’s drugs minister has urged the UK Government to “look favourably” on proposals to pilot a testing scheme in three cities. Angela Constance spoke to UK policing minister Kit Malthouse during a meeting ...

19 May 2022 at 16:49

Scotland

Nine incidents of abuse towards shop workers reported every day, report shows

Nine incidents of assault, abuse and threatening behaviour towards shop workers are reported every day in Scotland, new police figures reveal. In the latest performance report for Police Scotland, 844 crimes ...

07 Oct 2022 at 17:48

Youth drug use has risen by 50% since end of pandemic measures – survey

Use of drugs by young people has increased by 50% since Covid-19 restrictions ended, according to new data. Charity The Mix has published research showing a third of the 2,000 people aged between 16 and 25 ...

04 Oct 2022 at 06:33

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