Heroin Hotspots…
Did you know that anyone found in possession of a Class A drug (e.g.heroin), could face up to seven years in prison plus an unlimited fine, even if it is for personal use?!
42. Dumfries, Scotland
In the past decade, Dumfries and Galloway has seen a dramatic rise in the number of deaths linked to drug addiction.
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In 2006, it was estimated that around five in every 100,000 people died from drug abuse. In 2016, that number jumped to 17!
41. Arran, Scotland
The Isle of Arran has a very small population of 5,058 people – yet it remains one of Scotland’s drug hotspots.
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In recent years, the country has seen a rise in the number of deaths linked to substance abuse in this area.
40. Ayrshire, Scotland
Ayrshire is our next Scottish location that was recently labelled as one of the country’s ‘drug death spots’. According to the NHS, deaths relating to drug misuse in this area have increased by 240 per cent!
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