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Scotland's First Official Drug Consumption Facility Launches Amid National Crisis

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Scotland's First Official Drug Consumption Facility Launches Amid National Crisis

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  • Scotland’s leader, John Swinney, announced the upcoming opening of the UK’s first official drug consumption facility in Glasgow.
  • The £2 million facility, funded by the Scottish government, will provide a safe environment for users to consume drugs under medical supervision.
  • This initiative aims to reduce harm related to drug injections and tackle Scotland’s alarming drug misuse death rates.
  • After extensive political debates, the facility opens next week, reflecting a changing attitude in UK drug policy under the Labour Party.
  • Scotland has experienced a rise in drug-related deaths, with 80% of cases linked to opioid use. Full-scale operations commence on Monday.

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