Why are Scotland’s drug deaths still the worst in Europe?

Aug 23, 2024 · 17m 33s
Why are Scotland’s drug deaths still the worst in Europe?
Description

There’s long been a crisis in Scotland and it’s only getting worse. Drug related deaths have surged over the last year, making it the highest rate in Europe. And despite...

show more
There’s long been a crisis in Scotland and it’s only getting worse.

Drug related deaths have surged over the last year, making it the highest rate in Europe.

And despite the government declaring a public health emergency five years ago, little progress has been made and those who have lost loved ones are desperate for change.

So, why can’t the government bring the numbers down?

ITV News Scotland Correspodent Peter Smith tells Lucrezia Millarini What You Need to Know…
show less
Information
Author ITV News
Organization ITN
Website -
Tags
-

Looks like you don't have any active episode

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Current

Podcast Cover

Looks like you don't have any episodes in your queue

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Next Up

Episode Cover Episode Cover

It's so quiet here...

Time to discover new episodes!

Discover
Your Library
Search