Number of deaths from drug misuse will increase in Scotland

Scotland continues to battle with the very best charge of drug-related deaths in Europe.

Data from National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed there have been a complete of 1,172 deaths on account of drug misuse in 2023 – an increase of 121 (12%) on the earlier 12 months.

The report excessive was in 2020, when 1,339 folks died.

Sky’s Connor Gillies speaks to former addict Scott Richards who has now arrange his personal restoration group in Scotland.

Read extra: https://news.sky.com/story/drug-related-deaths-in-scotland-increase-13199771

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