Published 08/20/2024 2:18:21 p.m.

Glasgow has highest drug deaths in Scotland according to report

Summary by Glasgow Times

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…

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BBC News

Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise

Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.

08/20/2024 10:14:05 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

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

Scotland’s drug deaths remain the worst in Europe as ministers vowed to intensify efforts to deal with the problem, after a “hugely concerning” 12% rise in fatalities last year.

08/20/2024 12:16:15 p.m.·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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’.

08/20/2024 12:23:39 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Stv

Scottish drug deaths worst in Europe as numbers surge by 12%

Figures reveal 1,172 people died from drug misuse in 2023 - 121 up from the year before.

08/20/2024 8:46:03 a.m.

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Japan Today

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…

08/20/2024 9:32:43 p.m.·Sakado, Japan

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