Fears Spending Cuts Could Drive Up Drug Use

A leading drugs policy group warns the number of people with drug problems in Scotland could rise as a result of the impact of spending cuts on vulnerable communities.....

The Scottish Drugs Forum report says a combination of factors could lead to more people becoming drug users like fewer jobs being available, cuts in benefits and changes to social care services...

SDF director David Liddell says we have to learn lessons from the recession in Scotland in the 1980s...

the report found creating job opportunities and improving access to education and training for young people could keep them away from drugs...