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Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.
Deaths related to illicit drugs rose by 11% in Scotland last year to 1,133 as the country struggles to tackle the worst fatality rate in Europe.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) said the figure for 2025 was 116 higher than the previous year, bringi... [3559 chars]
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