# Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:01:20.935Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T07:31:19.209Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace, Crime, law and justice, Economy, business and finance, Politics
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## How it developed

- 2026-09-23T09:01:20.935Z - BBC News: [Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyz2pvw058o)
- 2026-09-23T16:31:38.637Z - BBC Naidheachdan: [Na fhuair bàs le drugaichean air a dhol suas air a' Ghàidhealtachd](https://www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan/sgeulachdan/cwly7ee354p2o)
- 2026-09-23T21:45:04.201Z - BBC News: [New vocational GCSE subjects to be introduced in schools](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6rerl41evw5o)

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