Lanarkshire recorded the second highest suspected drug deaths in Scotland during the final quarter of last year.From October to December 2022, there were 118 suspected drug-related deaths recorded across the region according to recent statistics published by The Scottish Government.The report, which was released on March 14, outlines the number of suspected drug deaths recorded by Police Scotland; across the country, there were 1092 recorded in the last quarter of 2022.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Greater Glasgow ranks first for the highest number of suspected drug deaths at 214, Lanarkshire came second and Edinburgh City came third with 113 cases.There’s been an overall decrease in suspected drug deaths in Scotland since the same period in 2021, which was 1295.Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie at Police Scotland said: “Drugs, and those involved in supplying them, blight our communities and Police Scotland is committed to disrupting this organised activity right across the country.“We are committed to working in partnership with others, to prevent and reduce substance harm, as well as exploring solutions to help address the number of drug deaths in Scotland.“Our use of naloxone also highlights the important contribution Police Scotland makes to helping to prevent the harm caused by
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