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Problem drug use in Scotland Contents

Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

Our inquiry

2 Problem drug use in Scotland

What is problem drug use?

Drivers of problem drug use

Is problem drug use different in Scotland?

Integrated policy responses

Social security

3 Approaches to problem drug use

Criminal justice approach

Public health approach

Evidence-based policy

The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

4 Safe consumption facilities

Harm reduction and SCFs

Case for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow

Legal options for Glasgow SCF

5 Decriminalisation

The case for decriminalisation

De facto decriminalisation

Legalisation

6 Stigma

Stigmatising language

Equality legislation

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament



Published: 4 November 2019