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