Glasgow has highest drug deaths in Scotland according to report

Scotland drug deaths rise, among worst in Europe

Drugs claimed the lives of 1,172 Scots in 2023 — up 12 per cent, from 2022, as the country continues to have worst such death rates in Europe

Scotland drug deaths rise; among worst in Europe

Scotland recorded an increase in drug deaths last year, official figures showed Tuesday, as the country continues to have one of the highest rates of such deaths in Europe. Deaths by drug misuse have blighted some of Scotland's poorest communities for decades and are often branded its "national shame". The…

Why 'shocking' 12% drug deaths rise in Scotland was worse than expected

Drug deaths have once again increased in Scotland, according to new statistics.

Drug deaths across Scotland rise as Glasgow marks highest rates in country

New figures from the National Records of Scotland show that there was a 12% rise in drug fatalities, with 1,172 deaths recorded. Glasgow and Dundee saw the highest number of deaths in the country.

Glasgow has highest drug deaths in Scotland according to report

People in the most deprived areas of Scotland are more than 15 times as likely to die from drug misuse compared to people in the least deprived…

Scotland’s drug deaths remain Europe’s worst after ‘heartbreaking’ 12% rise

Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray said the increase was ‘hugely concerning’ while Tory leader Douglas Ross branded it ‘shocking and shameful’.