Better access to treatment must be provided if the drop in drug deaths is to continue to meaningful levels, campaigners and medical staff have said.
ScotlandThe Scottish Government said it welcomed the reduction to from 1330 to 1051 but recognised more needs to be done.Elena Whitham Drugs policy minister said: “As part of our £250 million National Mission on drugs, we’ll continue to focus on getting more people into the form of treatment and support they need, expand access to residential rehabilitation and drive the rollout of life-saving Medication Assisted Treatment Standards where we are making significant progress.
She said: “However, a closer examination reveals a stark truth. While the numbers have dropped, the situation remains dire and far from satisfactory. “This imbalance impacts the overall treatment landscape, as addiction experts may primarily focus on managing the immediate effects, leaving recovery and rehabilitation underrepresented.
“The odds are alarmingly against individuals, as exemplified by Glasgow's case, where just one person out of every 6,565 registered with addiction services can access rehab.”
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