Tag: Drug death
Scotland reports 722 drug deaths in first half of 2021
Scotland reported 722 suspected drug deaths in the first half of 2021, showing a small decrease of one per cent over the same period...
RPS Scotland meets minister to discuss pharmacy’s role in reducing harm from drugs
RPS Scotland met with the minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance, on Wednesday (September 1) to discuss pharmacy’s role in reducing harm from drugs.
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Scottish government launches campaign to raise awareness about drug overdose
The Scottish Government and Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) have launched a campaign to raise public awareness about drug overdose and the life-saving medication naloxone.
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Drug deaths in Scotland soar to record, minister calls it “heart-breaking”
Drugs Policy Minister Angela Constance described the increase in drug-related deaths as “heart-breaking”, and reiterated the Scottish government’s determination to continue its work to...