Scotland death reports record drug Scotland

Campaigners call for change as Stirling battles with tragic drug deaths toll

Reading now: 342
dailyrecord.co.uk

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe tragic toll of Stirling’s drug deaths has been revealed - with the number more than quadrupling in the last decade.A new report from the National Records of Scotland has reported a total of 31 drug-related fatalities in 2020, which represents a steep jump up from the 19 deaths seen in 2019.The stark nature of the issue is also laid bare by a comparison from the same figure in 2010, when only seven drug-related deaths were recorded in the figures.Meanwhile, loved ones and local campaigners have raised fears about the impact of lockdown on reducing vital services helping those battling addiction, with one family affected claiming it represented a “hidden.

Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA