Opioids9 hrs agoThe deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harderExperts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.9 hrs ago8 days agoNitazene warning after drugs seized on islandThe alert has been issued after substances recently examined were found to contain nitazenes.8 days ago27 May 2026'Long-term solution' needed for opioid treatmentA shortage of pharmacists in Guernsey is limiting opioid addiction treatments, says a report.27 May 202628 Apr 2026Manslaughter arrests after contaminated heroin kills manFive overdoses in Southport have been linked to the same batch of high-strength opioids.28 Apr 202625 Feb 2026Drug kits handed out to prevent overdosesThe kits contain Naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. 25 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Concern over deadly drug more potent than heroinThe Well says it is seeing an alarming increase in people taking a synthetic opioid.12 Feb 20262 Dec 2025Drug spray used 'more than police force expected'The antidote for opioid overdoses has been used by North Yorkshire Police 37 times since April 2024.2 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Bankruptcy judge clears $7.4bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlementThe deal could end a years-long legal battle over the OxyContin maker's role in the US opioid crisis.14 Nov 202525 Sept 2025Drug lab developing synthetic opioids found in AyrshireNitazenes were detected in 38 drug deaths in Scotland between January and March 2025.25 Sept 2025...
