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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.

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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.

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'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.

Daily Record

‘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.

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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.

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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.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Drugs minister urges UK Government to 'look favourably' on testing scheme plan

Scotland’s drugs minister has urged the UK Government to “look favourably” on proposals to pilot a testing scheme in three cities.

Daily Record

Tory minister rejects drug consumption rooms in Scotland despite 'compelling evidence' they save lives

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse said both the Scottish and UK Governments need to work together on a strategy to combat the number of drugs deaths across the country.

Daily Record

College congratulated on success

Fiona Hyslop MSP for Linlithgow Constituency and Angela Constance MSP for Almond Valley have congratulated the college on having the highest rate of student success of all 15 regional colleges across Scotland.

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Drugs expert in row over rehab amid fears about Scottish Government influence

Professor Catriona Matheson criticised drugs minister Angela Constance by questioning whether “politically motivated” grants had been awarded by the Corra Foundation.

Daily Record

The First Minister takes a tour of West Lothian's vaccine production facility

The First Minister visited Valnevas vaccine production plant following a turbulent few months for the facility

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Current and former users asked to advise government on drug policy

Scotland’s drugs policy minister has announced a group including people with lived experience of drug use which will be asked to make recommendations.

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