Drug Misuse Is On The Rise…
Figures presented by Drug Misuse England showed that in 2014/2015 there were 74,800 hospital admissions linked to drug-related mental health and behavioural disorders.
18. Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire’s town of Beeston has an estimated population of 37,010 people – according to the 2011 census.
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This year alone has seen a huge increase in drug related deaths in the area.
17. Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
Grimsby, sometimes known as Great Grimsby is noted for its above average rates of crime, murder and violence.
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The town is also heavily impacted by drug misuse, which is believed to be the root cause of the rise in crime.
16. Neath Port Talbot
There are approximately 140,992 people residing in the Welsh county borough of Neath Port Talbot – a shocking number of them struggle with drug addiction. In a two year period, 58 people in the area died from drug misuse.
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