Sector calls for quicker drugs support referral programme

The target is to 90% of people referred for help with drugs or alcohol within 3 weeks

Scotland’s problem with drugs and alcohol has been branded a national shame.

Now, the number of people getting treatment for addiction has gone down, despite Scottish Government commitments to tackle the problem.

Those working in the recovery sector say to save lives, the referral process for help must be quicker.

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