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parmnion
30-07-2021, 11:04 AM
Deaths in scotland due to drugs has risen for the 7th year running, and they now have the worst record in Europe.

What can be done to reverse this.
LeatherTrumpet
30-07-2021, 11:17 AM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1. The number of lives lost to drugs is unacceptable, each one a human tragedy. <a href="https://twitter.com/scotgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@scotgov</a> does not shirk the responsibility &amp; we are determined to make changes that will save lives. These 2020 figures (though no less shameful because of it) predate actions set out at start of year</p>&mdash; Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1421026429056294913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2. We now have a dedicated drugs minister in <a href="https://twitter.com/AConstanceSNP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AConstanceSNP</a>, a substantial funding commitment and action underway to eg ensure faster access to community support, treatment and rehab. We will also continue to argue for reform of drugs law, which is not currently within our power</p>&mdash; Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1421026588787884035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
parmnion
30-07-2021, 11:20 AM
Didnt take her long to try and shift blame.
Cherie
30-07-2021, 11:43 AM
deaths running at 3.5 times higher than the rest of the UK
parmnion
30-07-2021, 08:29 PM
Bump
arista
30-07-2021, 08:38 PM
Deaths in Scotland due to drugs has risen for the 7th year running, and they now have the worst record in Europe.

What can be done to reverse this.



Yes is a real shame .
Alf
30-07-2021, 08:58 PM
Deaths in scotland due to drugs has risen for the 7th year running, and they now have the worst record in Europe.

What can be done to reverse this.7th year running?

How many years has Wee Nicky Krankie been ruling the roost as SNP leader?

Probably no coincidence.
parmnion
30-07-2021, 09:07 PM
7th year running?

How many years has Wee Nicky Krankie been ruling the roost as SNP leader?

Probably no coincidence.

I will resort back to my scottish personality, and take the 5th amendment on that...whilst I hurriedly sweep things under my carpet.