Six people a day treated for drug abuse
SIX people a day in the Lothians are treated for drug misuse, figures have shown.
Statistics released through the Scottish Parliament have revealed 2,126 people were admitted to NHS Lothian hospitals last year, a rise of nearly 100 from the year before.
Only Glasgow had more cases.
Lothians MSP Gavin Brown, whose parliamentary question led to the release of the data, expressed concern.
"It is important that we increase our efforts in promoting drug awareness and recovery, and at the same time we must crack down on drug dealers," the Conservative said.
"What we need to do is launch a fresh offensive against those who deal in drugs and impose stiffer penalties on them – what is needed is a zero tolerance approach."
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