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More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

Users at the UK’s first drug consumption room have been referred to other services more than 600 times in its first year, new figures show. The Thistle opened in Glasgow’s east end last year, offering a space for those struggling with addiction to ...

13 Jan 2026 at 14:24

Scotland

Drug consumption room ‘saves lives’ says Swinney, as Tories call for closure

First Minister John Swinney has backed the UK’s first drug consumption room as the Scottish Tories called for its closure. The Thistle opened in 2025 in the east end of Glasgow, offering those struggling with addiction a place to take drugs while ...

18 Feb 2026 at 14:39

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