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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Hannah Carmichael

Angela Constance 'determined every penny' will help tackle drugs crisis

Figures released last month showed there were 1330 drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2021

SCOTLAND'S drugs policy minister has said she is “determined that every penny” of the £250 million to be spent on Scotland’s drugs crisis during the parliament’s term “will make a difference”.

Angela Constance spoke out ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, during which she will take part in the Know Your Route walk in Kilmarnock, organised by the East Ayrshire Recovery Network.

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