The rate of drugs deaths in Scotland in 2022 was 2.7 times higher than the UK average.
The total figure of 1,051 represents a drop of 279 on the previous year and is the lowest annual total since 2017.The rate of deaths was 2.7 times higher in Scotland than the UK average in 2022.
"I will never underestimate the scale of the challenge we continue to face, including responding to new threats such as synthetic opioids and stimulant use. I can see that our work across Scotland, where we have already supported 300 grass-roots projects, including ‘Back on the Road’, is gathering pace, and I’m grateful to all those delivering vital services.
Julie Ramsay, head of demographic statistics at NRS, said: "While drug misuse deaths have been rising over the last two decades, with a particularly sharp increase after 2013, today’s statistics show the biggest year on year decrease since the series began."Those living in the most deprived areas of Scotland are almost 16 times as likely to die from drug misuse compared to people living in the least deprived areas.
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