Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise

National Records of Scotland (NRS) data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - up 121 on the previous 12 months, which represents a 12% increase.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5ll3ler7o

The figures, however, are the second lowest number of drug misuse deaths since 2017.

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/drug-related-deaths-in-scotland/2023