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Renfrewshire's drug and alcohol crisis revealed as council pledges £2m to tackle issues

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Renfrewshire’s drug and alcohol crisis has been laid bare in a devastating new report. An investigation published by the Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drugs Commission found glaring gaps in services for those struggling with addiction.The local authority has now pledged £2million to tackle the devastating problem, after 100 people died through drink and drugs last year.In a far-reaching probe, the commission discovered shortcomings in the help available to young people affected and said issues have been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.According to the findings, support for mental health issues is perceived as being difficult to access or not there at all, with particular concern noted for the impact of poor mental health on children and.

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