Scotland has worst drug death rate in Europe, figures show

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 22:56 · Archive

Deaths from drug use in Scotland rose 11 per cent, with the highest mortality rate per population in Europe.

Deaths from drug use in Scotland rose by 11 per cent last year, giving Scotland the worst drug death rate per population in Europe, according to official figures. Scotland's mortality rate is 2.4 times that of England, 1.6 times that of Northern Ireland and 1.5 times that of Wales. First Minister John Swinney said the figures 'would've been worse' without The Thistle consumption facility.

How it is being reported

• Drug deaths without The Thistle consumption unit 'would've been worse' says FMThe National · 24 Sept, 17:30
• Drug deaths: How Scotland compares with other European countriesDaily Record · 23 Sept, 11:46
• How does Scotland compare with other European countries on drug deaths?The National · 23 Sept, 11:19
• Drug deaths in Scotland increase amid 'toxic supply' warningThe National · 23 Sept, 10:27
• Drug deaths in Scotland worst in Europe as fatalities rise 11% in one yearDaily Record · 23 Sept, 09:58

In this story: Scotland · Europe · England · Northern Ireland · Wales · John Swinney · The Thistle

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