UK's first drug consumption clinic figures revealed
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U.K.’s First Drug Consumption Center Is Set to Open in Glasgow
Scotland, which has the highest rate of recorded drugs deaths in Europe, is opening a new facility for users to inject illegal drugs under medical supervision.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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