STEVENSON: WE MUST RAISE GAME IN TACKLING DRUG ADDICTION

Commenting today (Monday) on calls from the Scottish Drugs Forum for more specialist drugs services to cope with the rising number of drug addicts in Scotland, estimated at around 50,000, SNP Deputy Shadow Justice Minister, Stewart Stevenson, said:

“The figures speak for themselves and underline the fact that we must raise our game and ensure many more people are given the opportunity to kick the habit.

“We must also ensure that a range of options is available to suit the different needs of different addicts. We cannot allow another generation of Scots to fall into drug addiction.