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

Aug 23, 202418 minTranscript available on Metacast
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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…