A total of 1,017 people suffered a fatal overdose in Scotland last year. That figure was a 13% fall on the previous year, and the lowest recorded total since 2017. While the reduction is significant, ...

Holyrood committee says staff and those in custody are battling against severe overcrowding and an 'evolving supply chain', ...

FAMILIES living in the shadow of Scotland’s first taxpayer-funded heroin shooting gallery say they have endured a year of ...

A report warned there is a relatively high level of drug use among young people in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK.

“These are likely linked to the presence of potent synthetic opioids, known as nitazines. These substances, found in heroin, counterfeit benzodiazepines (benzos), and opioids like oxycodone, can cause ...

The number of babies in Scotland to have started out life addicted to alcohol and drugs continues to raise concern.

In total, 427 people under the age of 19 accessed drug services in 2023-24, with over half reporting issues with substance abuse.