1172

On 20^th August 2024, the National Records for Scotland (NRS) announced there were 1172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

 

Let’s talk about this.

 

Druggie.

Junkie.

Seagull.

Substance User.

Addict.

Jackey.

Burnout.

Dopehead.

Freak.

Space Cadet.

 

There are other names.

 

Mum.

Dad.

Son.

Daughter.

Big Brother.

Wee Brother.

Big Sister.

Wee Sister

Cousin.

Niece.

Nephew.

Friend.

Pal.

Buddy.

Lassie.

Neighbour.

 

Let’s not forget..

 

1172 human beings.