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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

‘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

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

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 policy minister, ...

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 known as overdose ...

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 in London to ...

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 were ...

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 who ...

04 Oct 2022 at 06:33

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

All three candidates to replace Nicola Sturgeon have indicated their support for a Conservative Bill aimed at tackling drug deaths. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross proposed the Right to Recovery Bill ahead ...

16 Mar 2023 at 11:31

Scotland

Drug recovery organisations share £14m to increase residential rehab places

Three organisations which help people recover from drug problems will share more than £14 million in funding from the Scottish Government. The funding will create an extra 225 placements in residential ...

28 Feb 2023 at 16:50

Scotland

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland increase in October and November

The number of suspected drug deaths in Scotland in October and November increased following a downward trend, figures show. Public Health Scotland’s Rapid Action Drugs Alerts and Response (Radar) ...

24 Jan 2023 at 15:38

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