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Exclusive Outrage as residents accused of misinformation over drug consumption room
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Outrage as residents accused of misinformation over drug consumption room

A Scottish Government briefing has accused residents of spreading misinformation about Glasgow's drug consumption room.
John Mitchell, an Old Town resident for over 30 years, supports the drug consumption room opening - but only if police patrols are stepped up in the area John Mitchell, an Old Town resident for over 30 years, supports the drug consumption room opening - but only if police patrols are stepped up in the area
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Two sites identified for potential drugs consumption room in Edinburgh

Needle bins have been installed in Glasgow. Needle bins have been installed in Glasgow.
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'Astonishing' sum spent on needle bins outside Glasgow's drug consumption room

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Minister ‘worried’ about reports of rise in crime near drug consumption room

The facility allows drug users to take illegal substances under medical supervision. The facility allows drug users to take illegal substances under medical supervision.
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Glasgow's drug consumption room leads to reports of abandoned needles in the street

Injection bay areas in the Using Space at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday January 9, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Injection bay areas in the Using Space at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday January 9, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA
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The Thistle Centre opens on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA) The Thistle Centre opens on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA)
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UK’s first safer drugs consumption room opening in Glasgow

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