Scotland drug deaths26 Nov 2025Bid to let drug users smoke cocaine in consumption roomThe Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.26 Nov 202520 Nov 2025UK government will not change law for more legal drug roomsA committee urged the government to change the legal framework for drug consumption facilities but this was refused.20 Nov 20259 Oct 2025MSPs vote against legal right to addiction treatmentThe legislation would have given people diagnosed with addiction the right to treatment within three weeks.9 Oct 202516 Sep 2025Crack cocaine warning after man dies in spate of 'drug incidents'The 52-year-old died in Cowcaddens area on 8 September, while others have been hospitalised.16 Sep 202516 Sep 2025Mobile drug consumption units could be introduced in ScotlandThe Scottish Affairs Committee found smaller mobile facilities could be more cost-effective, while reaching a greater number of drug users.16 Sep 20254 Sep 2025Why aren't Scotland's drug deaths the number one political issue?Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year in a row - Chris Clements and James Cook discuss the issue on Newscast.4 Sep 20252 Sep 2025The figures behind Scotland's drug death tollAs the number of fatal overdoses fall, we look at the figures and the efforts to tackle Scotland's drug problem.2 Sep 20252 Sep 2025Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in EuropeThe number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.2 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Drug consumption room plan for Edinburgh's Old TownA report says a new facility could open on the Cowgate or Spittal Street in the centre of Edinburgh.27 Aug 2025...
