”Trainspotting Generation”
Low rates of employment, poor quality housing and deprivation are major factors that are associated with drug misuse. They also reduce the success rate of treatment, meaning many addicts are unable to recover.
15. Hartlepool, County Durham
Hartlepool is a small town located in County Durham, with an estimated population of 92,028 people.
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Its high rate of drug addiction has led to the opening of four rehabilitation centers in the area!
14. Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire town of Scarborough has a lot on offer for tourists, from glorious beaches to ancient castles; but underneath its stunning exterior, this resort town is harbouring a dark secret.
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Scarborough is one of the UK’s hotspots for drug addiction – according to the ONS, 4.5 per 100,000 people die as a direct result of heroin or morphine misuse.
13. Gosport, Hampshire
Gosport in Hampshire might be a prime tourist locations but it’s also a hotspot for drug misuse. A study conducted by the ONS found that 4.7 per 100,000 people in the area die from heroin or morphine abuse.
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