Is the tide of drugs deaths in Scotland turning? Deaths have fallen to their lowest level in eight years.
New figures show 1,017 people lost their lives to drugs in Scotland last year – a drop of 13%.
But charities warn this is no cause for celebration.
They remain the highest in Europe and the number of suspected drug misuse deaths in the first quarter of this year are already higher than last year.
Scotland’s drugs minister admits more needs to be done.
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