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Mark McGivern & Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow drug addicts dying in droves after being given homes amid 'broken' system

A total of 32 Glasgow drug addicts have died after securing a home through a housing project since 2018 - mostly due to overdoses.

It comes as new data shows that one in 10 Scots drug addicts are losing their lives from overdosing - once admitted to the House First scheme, funded by the Scottish Government.

It is touted as being, 'aimed at people who have multiple and complex needs and who may have a history of rough sleeping and repeat homelessness'. The scheme 'ensures those with high support needs are allocated settled accommodation with intensive support' with 'no requirement to prove tenancy readiness'.

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