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Oregon votes in favour of decriminalising hard drugs

Oregon votes in favour of decriminalising hard drugs

Oregon has become the first US state to decriminalise possession of hard drugs, following a public referendum.

13 Nov 2020
World

Hospital admissions from drug use reach record high in Scotland

Hospital admissions from drug use reach record high in Scotland

Drug-related hospital stays have increased by over 350 per cent in the past two decades, official figures have revealed.

6 Nov 2020
Scotland

Drug users to avoid arrest under police scheme

Drug users to avoid arrest under police scheme

28 Oct 2020
England & Wales

‘Sell cocaine and ecstasy in pharmacies’ pro-legalisation group urges Govt

‘Sell cocaine and ecstasy in pharmacies’ pro-legalisation group urges Govt

23 Oct 2020
UK

E&W drug-related deaths at highest level in 25 years

E&W drug-related deaths at highest level in 25 years

16 Oct 2020
England & Wales

Dad of teen killed by ecstasy warns of ‘dangers of drugs’

Dad of teen killed by ecstasy warns of ‘dangers of drugs’

25 Sep 2020
Scotland

Mobile ‘shooting gallery’ for heroin addicts is illegal, confirms UK Government

Mobile ‘shooting gallery’ for heroin addicts is illegal, confirms UK Government

8 Sep 2020
Scotland

‘Alcolocks’ could help reduce drink-drive crashes

3 Sep 2020
England & Wales

Police: ‘Kids can easily buy drugs disguised as sweets’

31 Aug 2020
England & Wales

1 in 4 young people see drugs advertised on social media

20 Aug 2020
England & Wales

Cannabis use costs Australia billions

14 Aug 2020
World

Priti Patel orders investigation into rising cocaine use

13 Aug 2020
England & Wales

NI Health Minister commits to public consultation on alcohol pricing

4 Aug 2020
Northern Ireland

Heroin and cocaine use up among teens and young adults

22 Jul 2020
England & Wales