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Experts welcome sign of possible tide change in wake of Tory rule – but urge immediate action to save lives

DRUG and alcohol experts in Scotland have “kept shtum completely” despite misgivings about the Tories’ proposed Right to Addiction Recovery…

The greenlighting of a drug consumption room in Glasgow is a big win for the SNP in its power struggle with Westminster, says journalist Dani Garavelli

UK’s first pilot expected to be approved after it goes before officials on 27 September

THE Home Office has again rejected cross-party calls to introduce safe drug consumption rooms – despite a major report recommending the department…

THE SNP have labelled Anas Sarwar shameful as he said he does not believe Holyrood requires more powers to adequately tackle the drugs death crisis.

SCOTTISH Conservative politicians have been accused of “inflaming” the abuse aimed at one of Scotland’s most prominent drugs reform…

THE Scottish Conservatives have been accused of turning drug deaths into a “joke” by a prominent campaigner after posting an attack advert about…

In late 2020, a converted van appeared in central Glasgow. Inside were clean needles, sterilising equipment, mirrors, “sharps bins” for the disposal of syringes, and supplies of the overdose reversal drug naloxone. There were also boxes containing protein bars, tea, blankets and a defibrillator, as well as two chairs and…