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Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise
Scottish drug deaths increased by 121 in 2023 The number of people who died due to drug misuse in Scotland has risen sharply. National Records of Scotland data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months, which …