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Scots film director using family heartbreak to help inspire people to break free from drugs

Mark MacNicol’'s brother Jason died from a heroin overdose 15 years ago, at the age of just 30 - filmmaker now launching a drama programme that will involve people in recovery

Daily Record

Scottish drugs minister calls for urgent meeting with UK Government

Changes to drug legislation could apply to Scotland, a Home Office paper published in July said.

The Independent UK

More Scots in rehab but Government slammed for 'going too slow'

Drugs minister Angela Constance greets new stats on rehab placements but admits things need to speed up

Daily Record

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Suspected drug deaths in first six months of year 22 per cent lower than last year

The number of suspected drug deaths in Scotland in the first six months of this year has dropped by 22 compared to last year.

The National (Scotland)

Angela Constance 'determined every penny' will help tackle drugs crisis

SCOTLAND'S drugs policy minister has said she is “determined that every penny” of the £250 million to be spent on Scotland’s drugs crisis…

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Firefighters still battling wildfire which broke out three days ago

FIREFIGHTERS are continuing to tackle a large grass fire that broke out in West Lothian three days ago.

The National (Scotland)

Shocking new stats reveal scale of drug problem in West Lothian

Tory MSP calls for action, calling the SNP's approach to the issue "a failure"

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Politicisation of drugs death crisis has 'stalled progress', experts say

SCOTLAND’S leaders hung their heads in shame last week as the latest tragic drug death statistics were revealed.

The National (Scotland)

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

Angela Constance was speaking as she visited River Garden Auchincruive, near Ayr, to learn about the work of the residential rehabilitation centre.

The Independent UK

Scottish government under pressure as drug deaths fell by just nine in 2021

‘Heart-breaking’ figures are first decrease since 2013 but raise questions over slow progress

The Guardian - UK

West Lothian man tells of desperate fight to get drug addict relative help as stark new figures show scale of problem

Over 1,300 people lost their lives to drug misuse in Scotland in 2021 - the second highest annual total on record

Daily Record

Drug deaths in Scotland fall by 1% – but remain second highest on record

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland show that 1,330 people lost their lives to drug misuse in 2021 – nine fewer than in 2020.

The Independent UK

Scotland's drug deaths taskforce calls for major funding to tackle addiction in scathing report

Taskforce chairman slams "unrealistic" deadline for vital new treatments standards - and recommends pushing them back by two years despite European worst death rate.

Daily Record

'Recovery Olympics' returns bigger than ever as Stirling event goes from strength to strength

The annual event returned to Forthbank Stadium after a smaller gathering last year due to Covid.

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Calls for more transparency as Scotland's Drug Deaths Taskforce is dismantled after zero impact on drug deaths

Critics have slammed the decision to scrap the Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce and replace it with another body that is answerable only to the Scottish Government.

The National (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.

Daily Record

Minister hints Scottish Government could intervene in Dundee drug death crisis

Angela Constance told MSPs that the Scottish Government could intervene in the work being done in Dundee if progress is not deemed satisfactory.

Daily Record

Drugs crusader calls for overdose prevention centre in Scotland's drug death capital

Peter Krykant, a former addict himself, hopes to see an Overdose Prevention centre set up in Dundee.

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Drugs minister reads riot act on local authority bosses after damning verdict on Scotland's "disaster" drugs strategy

Angela Constance admitted a woeful performance and announced measures to force public bodies to follow orders on implementing same day treatment for addiction.

Daily Record

Blame game will not help addicts as vulnerable people continue to be put to the back of the treatment queue

The Scottish Government must ensure funding is available to every person who needs treatment, particularly as Public Health Scotland's latest report shows the vital MAT standards are in tatters, writes the Record View.

The National (Scotland)

Drugs deaths minister uses extraordinary powers in bid to tackle crisis

EXTRAORDINARY powers have been used by the Scottish Government to speed up sluggish progress on implementing key measures to tackle the drugs deaths…

The National (Scotland)

Drug deaths 'still too high' despite drop say SNP as latest figures revealed

DRUG deaths in Scotland are “still far too high”, an SNP minister has said despite a drop on last year, in response to the latest figures.

Daily Record

SNP drugs minister 'open-minded' about 'game-changing' Tory policy on how to tackle deaths

Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, has been tasked to bring down the number of drug-related deaths after Scotland recorded the worst rate in Europe.

Daily Record

Drugs minister pledges to treat every overdose with same priority as death of a child

Angela Constance says chief officers will be trained to investigate each tragedy and improve our understanding of the ongoing emergency

The National (Scotland)

Taxi drivers to carry lifesaving treatment for drug overdoses

TAXI drivers in Scotland’s capital city are to start carrying the lifesaving drug naloxone, which can help those who have suffered an opioid drugs…

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