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21 hrs ago
Donald Trump in blue suit, white shirt and red tie talks into a microphone

Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation

The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans.

21 hrs ago
US & Canada
4 days ago
Two naloxone sprays - small white tubes in plastic packaging

Overdose reversing spray introduced as cases rise

Det Supt Steve Watkins says the spray is a "vital lifeline" to people who have had a drug overdose.

4 days ago
Northamptonshire
4 days ago
Alan Dobson standing on the steps outside the We Are With You offices. He has cropped grey hair and a short stubble beard and is wearing a black t-shirt

Drugs worker shares addiction story to help others

Alan Dobson has been drug and alcohol free for 20 years and now helps others with similar problems.

4 days ago
England
24 Aug 2024
Mugshots of three of the convicted:  Curtis Coburn, 25, Karl Richardson, 36 and Zack Wildman, 27

Gang guilty of supplying cocaine and heroin

The four - including a teenager - found in Bridgwater, Somerset, face sentencing in November.

24 Aug 2024
England
21 Aug 2024
the Safer Drugs Consumption Facility at Hunter Street

UK's first drugs consumption room to open in October

The consumption facility for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine is set to open in Glasgow.

21 Aug 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
21 Aug 2024
William Paterson

Man who threw cocaine from car in police chase jailed

William Paterson was seen throwing a phone and black box from his car during the high-speed chase.

21 Aug 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
20 Aug 2024
Various drugs

Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise

Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.

20 Aug 2024
Glasgow & West Scotland
20 Aug 2024
Mike Major looking directly into the camera. He has short grey hair and is wearing a white t-shirt. Behind him is a sign that says v-i-a and the charity opening hours.

Charity's 'unique' approach to tackle rise in addicts

The number of drug and alcohol addictions in Gloucestershire has risen over the last year.

20 Aug 2024
Gloucestershire
20 Aug 2024
Stock image of a person smoking a vape

'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends.

20 Aug 2024
Health

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