22 m. ago Warning West Lothian drug deaths drop could be reversed by synthetic opioids

The head of West Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnership Alison White said “one death is too many" after 2024 figures revealed drug deaths had fallen across Scotland.

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10 h. ago Drug deaths in Renfrewshire increase for the third year in a row

It means a staggering 246 people in Renfrewshire have died as a result of drugs over the past five years.

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10 h. ago The opioid fuelling Scotland's drugs death epidemic: How powerful narcotic 2,000 times stronger than heroin is behind surge

Scotland has been named the drug death capital of Europe for the seventh successive year - with a dangerous and increasingly popular substance being blamed.

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17 h. ago Addressing drug deaths must remain a top priority despite drop in figures

Record View says Scotland's current national strategy on drugs deaths has failed.

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31 h. ago Ayrshire drug deaths fall by almost a quarter, new figures show

Drugs-related deaths in Ayrshire are at their lowest level since 2017 after a fall of nearly a quarter last year.

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35 h. ago Scotland remains drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year in a row

There were 1,017 drug misuse deaths in Scotland last year, new figures have shown.

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35 h. ago Drug deaths Scotland: Deaths fall to lowest level in eight years, as opiate and cocaine rates revealed

The latest drug death figures for Scotland have been released.

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35 h. ago Scotland’s drug deaths at lowest level since 2017 but still worst in Europe

Drug deaths in Scotland decreased by 13% in 2024 to 1,017.

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35 h. ago Scotland remains drug deaths capital of Europe but number of fatalities drops to lowest level since 2017

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 12 times more likely to be killed by drugs compared to those living in the richest areas.

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37 h. ago Common heart drug taken by millions could raise risk of death for certain group, shock research finds

The daily tablets, which can trigger fatigue, nausea and even sexual dysfunction, are offered to the majority of patients who suffer a heart attack.

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7 d. ago El Chapo's cartel friend will 'die behind bars' after admitting guilt over murders and smuggling

The 77-year-old crime lord and cartel boss, who was an associate of El Chapo, will die behind bars but avoided the death sentence by pleading guilty to crimes including drug smuggllng and murder

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9 d. ago Rise in Renfrewshire men dying from cancer "deeply concerning"

Statistics, published by Public Health Scotland, show substantial increases in male mortality rates in Renfrewshire for those with head and neck cancers, throat cancers and tumours in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx.

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2 w. ago Irvine Welsh says psychedelic drug proves there is 'life before and after death'

The Trainspotting author can be seen taking DMT in a new documentary about his life and career

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2 w. ago Woman, 22, beaten to death 'for refusing to leave party with drug lord'

A woman's life has been cut short after she reportedly refused to leave a party with a known criminal

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2 w. ago Dark world of Matthew Perry 'Ketamine Queen' who gave star 'drug lollies' and ate caviar

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles,' has agreed to plead guilty to multiple drug charges tied to the death of Friends icon, Matthew Perry

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2 w. ago Matthew Perry's death: 'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty to selling drug dose in shocking U

Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles," has agreed to plead guilty to multiple drug charges tied to Matthew Perry's death and will avoid a trial that was set to begin next month

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2 w. ago The beautiful gesture The Vivienne's family has made to help others

Chanel Williams, the sister of James Lee Williams and drag star The Vivienne, said that the popular performer would 'certainly be proud' of them for supporting people with drug addiction after their death

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2 w. ago Woman facing death penalty for 'smuggling designer drug' to Bali tourist holiday island

Kateryna Vakarova, from Ukraine, was caught going through an airport in Bali carrying 4.4lbs of a designer drug, according to Indonesian authorities and she could face the death penalty

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2 w. ago Ukrainian woman facing death by firing squad after being 'caught with designer drug'

Kateryna Vakarova, 21, is accused of bringing drugs into Bali after she displayed 'suspicious behaviour' at the airport with testing later revealing presence of crystalline substances

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2 w. ago Inside Matthew Perry's dark final days: Top ketamine doctor reveals haunting truth about star's dangerous obsession with the drug

He was the Friend everyone wished they had - the one with the looks, the smarts and above all the sense of humour. Yet at Matthew Perry 's core there existed an aching loneliness.

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