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.

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Drug-related deaths in Scotland rise as figure remains worst in Europe

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The number of people dying due to drug misuse in Scotland has increased - with the country once again having the worst fatality rate in Europe.

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BBC Published 23 September 2026

Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe

Sky Published 23 September 2026

Drug-related deaths in Scotland rise as figure remains worst in Europe

The number of people dying due to drug misuse in Scotland has increased - with the country once again having the worst fatality rate in Europe.

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