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‘More than numbers to us’: how a homeless project is preventing Scottish drug deaths
Drug deaths in Scotland have fallen for the first time in almost a decade. But those using drugs in Glasgow City Centre – and across Scotland – need more support to make sure they not only survive, but thrive.
‘Pure Greenwash’: Scottish Rugby criticised over fossil fuel sponsor
The multinational owner of Scottish rugby’s new “green” sponsor drills for oil and gas and has backed fracking, prompting accusations of greenwashing.
‘It’s like getting in a time machine’: homeless agencies warn of rise in rough sleeping
Rough sleeping in Scotland’s largest city has escalated dramatically in recent weeks.
Second Scots NHS board considers prescribing heroin as drug treatment
NHS Tayside is considering offering heroin on prescription to drug users following an evaluation of a “successfully implemented” Glasgow-based pilot.
Longer A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show
Women wait longer than men for emergency medical care in Scotland despite the fact they are more likely to be admitted to hospital after being seen in A&E.
Experts back magic mushroom ingredient as ‘paradigm shift’ in mental health treatment
An expert claimed the drug had shown long-term effectiveness in treating depression, anxiety, and addiction disorders.
‘Veterans are dying and treatment is limited’: why one solider turned to magic mushrooms
One former soldiers – left desperate by the failure of current treatments for post traumatic stress disorder – have turned to psilocybin to deal with the psychological effects of war.
Glen Affric: Pippa Middleton’s family estate urged to stop deterring access
A Highland sporting estate owned by the billionaire family of Kate Middleton’s sister has been urged to stop deterring access at Glen Affric's famous loch.
Poor children at higher risk of exclusion from school than affluent pupils
Children aged between five and 12 years old from deprived areas are at a higher risk of being excluded from school than those from more affluent areas.