It is in the interests of justice and health to decriminalise drug users
13 June 2014
Despite investment in health measures including needle exchange, detox facilities, and supply of opiate substitutes, Scotland’s levels of problematic drug use, drug overdose deaths and drugs crime are among the highest in the world.
To make society safer and lives healthier, it is in the interests of both justice and health to decriminalise drug users. Supported by the strengths of Scotland’s legal system and allowing frank discussion with former and current drug users, such a development could add value to international policy and practice and promote a step change in growth of recovery at every level.
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