The Problem
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Key Statistics
- Drug-related deaths in the UK have reached record levels, with 4,561 deaths in 2020.
- Opioid-related deaths among young people aged 15-24 are up by 30% over recent years, signalling a growing crisis among young adults.
- Deaths involving opioids have more than doubled in the last decade.
- Scotland has the highest drug-related death rate in Europe, with 1,339 deaths in 2020.
The Naloxone Distribution Gap
Despite the life-saving potential of naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal drug), only a fraction of people at risk of overdose in the UK have access to it. Expanding naloxone distribution could prevent hundreds of deaths annually.
Psychological Toll
For every opioid-related death, an estimated 30-people are directly affected, including family, friends and colleagues.