The Latest Breaking News from Angela Constance

Angela Constance told MSPs that the Scottish Government could intervene in the work being done in Dundee if progress is not deemed satisfactory.

Peter Krykant, a former addict himself, hopes to see an Overdose Prevention centre set up in Dundee.

Angela Constance admitted a woeful performance and announced measures to force public bodies to follow orders on implementing same day treatment for addiction.

The Scottish Government must ensure funding is available to every person who needs treatment, particularly as Public Health Scotland's latest report shows the vital MAT standards are in tatters, writes the Record View.

EXTRAORDINARY powers have been used by the Scottish Government to speed up sluggish progress on implementing key measures to tackle the drugs deaths…

DRUG deaths in Scotland are “still far too high”, an SNP minister has said despite a drop on last year, in response to the latest figures.

Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, has been tasked to bring down the number of drug-related deaths after Scotland recorded the worst rate in Europe.

Angela Constance says chief officers will be trained to investigate each tragedy and improve our understanding of the ongoing emergency

TAXI drivers in Scotland’s capital city are to start carrying the lifesaving drug naloxone, which can help those who have suffered an opioid drugs…

Scotland’s drugs minister has urged the UK Government to “look favourably” on proposals to pilot a testing scheme in three cities.

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse said both the Scottish and UK Governments need to work together on a strategy to combat the number of drugs deaths across the country.