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Scotland's Drug Deaths Soar Amid Systemic Failures

5/6/2025

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Scotland is grappling with a devastating drug death crisis, witnessing a staggering 17% increase in suspected fatalities from December 2024 to February 2025, hidden until after the 2026 election. The SNP's neglect of rehabilitation efforts worsens the situation. The documentary "Junkie" exposes the harrowing realities of addiction, shedding light on systemic failures in care and the prison system's complicity in the ongoing epidemic.

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Story summary

Scotland is grappling with a devastating drug death crisis, witnessing a staggering 17% increase in suspected fatalities from December 2024 to February 2025, hidden until after the 2026 election. The SNP's neglect of rehabilitation efforts worsens the situation. The documentary "Junkie" exposes the harrowing realities of addiction, shedding light on systemic failures in care and the prison system's complicity in the ongoing epidemic.