The board argued there was 'overwhelming international evidence' showing such facilities helped improve the 'health, wellbeing and recovery' of addicts.
The UK’s first official drug consumption room for illegal drugs will open in Scotland after receiving approval Wednesday, after years of arguments over the controversial harm-reduction policy for addicts.
The board argued there was “overwhelming international evidence” showing such facilities helped improve the “health, wellbeing and recovery” of addicts.It would also take the issue off the streets, where it was hurting local communities and businesses, the statement added. The virus can be passed on by drug users sharing contaminated needles, and a study after the outbreak found that between 400 and 500 people were regularly injecting drugs in Glasgow city centre.
The devolved Scottish government in Edinburgh, which sets health policy, backs the facility, but some lawmakers are concerned about its effect on local businesses.“I welcome the news,” said Scotland’s drug and alcohol policy minister Elena Whitham.
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