Scotland sees 7% drop in alcohol-related deaths, new figures show

Statistics released on Tuesday show there were 1,185 alcohol-specific deaths last year, with men making up two-thirds of those.

The number of people dying due to alcohol in Scotland has fallen by 7%.

Statistics released on Tuesday show there were 1,185 alcohol-specific deaths last year, with men making up two-thirds of those.

The Scottish Government says the figures are likely the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to the harm caused by booze across the country.

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