See inside the UK’s first safer drug consumption facility
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The UK’s first and only drug consumption facility is designed as a "safe space" to inject illegally-bought Class A drugs with medical supervision, it’s located in a part of Glasgow with a high amount of public drug use.
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- The UK's first safer drug consumption facility opened in Glasgow, allowing supervised injection of class A drugs. 19s
- The clinic was designed with input from drug users to create a non-traditional, welcoming environment. 53s
- In its first six months, the facility managed 39 overdoses and provides additional health services. 2m 2s
- The approach is supported by some family groups but remains controversial, with critics calling for more investment in treatment. 3m 2s
- Glasgow City Council states both harm reduction and treatment services are important in addressing drug addiction. 3m 46s