GLASGOW’S pioneering drug consumption room will be shaped by research carried out in New York City, the First Minister has said.
, and have been found to reduce drug deaths by giving users a safe and clean place in which to take drugs, as well as providing access to services like healthcare and social work.The First Minister said: “I’ve seen the news today that Glasgow has approved a safer drug consumption room facility, it’s a decision I very much welcome.
“And that extends to, for example, how we can provide funding support for that safer drug consumption facility, too.“It will be for Glasgow to take forward and I’ve no doubt, in the discussions that we as a Government have had with Glasgow thus far, they are very mindful of taking the community alongside us and alongside them and also in taking forward the views of those with lived experience.
Dr Vasan had also stressed the importance of getting local residents living near facilities on board with the plans, Yousaf said.
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