London, Jan 10, 2025 (AFP) - Scots leader hails opening of UK's first drug consumption facility

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2025-01-10

Scotland's leader John Swinney hailed Friday the opening next week of Britain's first official consumption room for illegal drugs, after a years-long battle with the UK government over the issue. The pilot facility in Glasgow -- backed by a £2 million ($2.5 million) Scottish government grant -- will allow users to take their own drugs in a clean environment under medical supervision. It aims to reduce harms associated with injecting drugs, includ......

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