Publication - Statistics

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: October to December 2024

Published: 11 March 2025
From: Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, +1 more … Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care
ISBN: 9781836913979

This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.

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2. Summary

There were 1,065 suspected drug deaths in 2024. This was 11% (132) fewer than in 2023 (1,197). Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have fallen over recent quarters but remain at a high level.

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Email: HSCAnalysisHub@gov.scot

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