The Thistle saves lives – but Scotland needs bold action on drug deaths, say experts

A member of staff demonstrates an AccuVein vein finding device at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

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EXPERTS have agreed that public health initiatives like The Thistle are "without a doubt" saving lives, but say more radical change is needed to tackle Scotland's drug deaths crisis.