Scotland has worst drug death rate in Europe, figures show

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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.

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Drug deaths without The Thistle consumption unit 'would've been worse' says FMJOHN SWINNEY says Scotland's drug death figures "would've been worse" without The Thistle consumption facilityThe National · 24 Sept, 17:30
Drug deaths: How Scotland compares with other European countriesThe mortality rate in Scotland is now 2.4 times the rate of England, 1.6 times the rate of Northern Ireland and 1.5 times the rate of Wales.Daily Record · 23 Sept, 11:46
How does Scotland compare with other European countries on drug deaths?Scotland does not have as many drug deaths as some of its neighbouring countries in Europe, but it outranks them all in terms of the number of deaths per population, figures suggestThe National · 23 Sept, 11:19
Drug deaths in Scotland increase amid 'toxic supply' warningDeaths from drug use in Scotland rose by 11 per cent last year, according to the latest figuresThe National · 23 Sept, 10:27
Drug deaths in Scotland worst in Europe as fatalities rise 11% in one yearMore people die from illegal substances in Scotland on average than any other nation in Europe, official figures published today have again confirmed.Daily Record · 23 Sept, 09:58

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