These are the 10 areas of Scotland with the highest rate of drug-related deaths

The number of people killed by drugs in Scotland reached an all-time high last year, with almost 1,200 drug-related deaths recorded.

The number of drug-related deaths in Scotland reached an all-time high in 2018

Official statistics reveal significant regional disparities in where drug-related fatalities are taking place. Here, we list the 12 NHS health boards in Scotland with the highest death rates - which are based on a five-year average to reduce year-to-year fluctuations.