Scots Drug-Related Deaths Fall Slightly
Scots drug-related deaths fall slightly
The Scottish government, whose drug policy places a strong emphasis on recovery from addiction, pointed out there had been a fall in the number of deaths linked to methadone. Elsewhere, the figures also showed a third of deaths – 34% – were among …
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Care of drug users branded 'inconsistent'
The performance of the country's 31 alcohol and drug partnerships (ADPs) is described as "highly inconsistent", and the report states that five years after being ordered to introduce "recovery-orientated systems of care" intended to getting users off …
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Experts back methadone treatment
The Scottish Drugs Strategy Delivery Commission concluded that opioid replacement therapy (ORT), particularly methadone, is supported by strong evidence and is being dispensed in accordance with national guidance. The Commission's report calls for …
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