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Drug-related deaths in Scotland ‘driven by older addicts’ often with underlying health problems

By The Press Association4th March 2020News Scotland

The number of drug addicts over the age of 35 seeking specialist treatment has risen by 24% in the past 12 years, new figures suggest. NHS Scotland’s report shows the

Safer consumption rooms best way to combat ‘unprecedented’ spike in drug deaths, conference hears

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter27th February 2020News Scotland

Safer consumption rooms should be installed in Glasgow to combat an “unprecedented spike” in drug deaths, a conference highlighting the problem has heard. Held at Glasgow’s SEC on Wednesday, the

Middlesbrough scheme to help drug addicts hailed as ‘chance of a lifetime’

By Tom Wilkinson, Reporter25th February 2020News England

A new scheme to give medical grade heroin twice a day to the worst addicts in a town has been called “the chance of a lifetime” by one of the

Rapid HIV tests introduced to help tackle outbreak among drug users in Glasgow

By The Press Association19th February 2020News Scotland

New HIV tests that provide results in minutes have been introduced in Glasgow to help tackle the worst outbreak of the infection in decades. Addiction workers are offering the new

Decline in training posts could see addiction psychiatry being wiped out in decade, experts warn

By Jane Kirby, Health Editor18th February 2020Education & Training, News England

Psychiatry doctors specialising in addiction could become a thing of the past unless action is taken to stop the decline in training posts, experts have warned. The Royal College of

Mock heroin consumption room goes on display at drug policy and reform conference

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter24th January 2020News England

A drug consumption room – where users can take heroin under medical supervision – has gone on display in the UK for the first time. The facility would offer a

Number of prisoners developing drug problem doubles in five years – report

By Flora Thompson, Reporter20th January 2020News England

The number of prisoners developing a drug problem behind bars has more than doubled in the last five years, research suggests. Almost 15% of prisoners report being drawn to illegal

Mother jailed for 10 years for supplying her teenage son with drugs that killed him

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter17th January 2020News England

A woman has been jailed for 10 years for supplying her son with prescription drugs that led to his death. Holly Strawbridge, 34, gave powerful painkillers to Tyler Peck, 15,

Children excluded from school at heightened risk of being targets for county lines gangs

By Flora Thompson, Reporter10th January 2020News England

Children excluded from school are at a “heightened risk” of being drawn into county lines drugs gangs, a report suggests. Police officers “reported a strong link between school exclusion and

Addict cleared by jury of killing baby daughter is blamed by High Court judge

By Brian Farmer, Reporter16th December 2019News England

A heroin addict cleared by a jury of killing his 12-week-old daughter has been blamed by a judge who analysed evidence in a civil court case. The man was acquitted

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Drug-related deaths in Scotland ‘driven by older addicts’ often with underlying health problems

Safer consumption rooms best way to combat ‘unprecedented’ spike in drug deaths, conference hears

Middlesbrough scheme to help drug addicts hailed as ‘chance of a lifetime’

Rapid HIV tests introduced to help tackle outbreak among drug users in Glasgow

Decline in training posts could see addiction psychiatry being wiped out in decade, experts warn

Mock heroin consumption room goes on display at drug policy and reform conference

Number of prisoners developing drug problem doubles in five years – report

Mother jailed for 10 years for supplying her teenage son with drugs that killed him

Children excluded from school at heightened risk of being targets for county lines gangs

Addict cleared by jury of killing baby daughter is blamed by High Court judge

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Drug-related deaths in Scotland ‘driven by older addicts’ often with underlying health problems

Safer consumption rooms best way to combat ‘unprecedented’ spike in drug deaths, conference hears

Middlesbrough scheme to help drug addicts hailed as ‘chance of a lifetime’

Rapid HIV tests introduced to help tackle outbreak among drug users in Glasgow

Decline in training posts could see addiction psychiatry being wiped out in decade, experts warn

Mock heroin consumption room goes on display at drug policy and reform conference

Number of prisoners developing drug problem doubles in five years – report

Mother jailed for 10 years for supplying her teenage son with drugs that killed him

Children excluded from school at heightened risk of being targets for county lines gangs

Addict cleared by jury of killing baby daughter is blamed by High Court judge