Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% to worst rate in Europe

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 10:20

Drug-related deaths in Scotland increased by 11% last year, with the country having the worst fatality rate in Europe.

Scotland recorded a rise of 11% in drug-related deaths, continuing a trend that has seen over 11,000 deaths in the past decade. The country maintains the worst drug fatality rate in Europe.

How it is being reported

• Scotland drug deaths remain WORST in Europe as fears surge over 'toxic supply'GB News · 23 Sept, 11:07
• Drugs deaths rise again in the SNP's Scotland - as country retains worst rate in Europe - with cocaine involved in more than half of fatalitiesDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 10:48
• Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in EuropeBBC News · 23 Sept, 09:48
• Drug-related deaths in Scotland on the riseSky News · 23 Sept, 08:30

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