UK opens first drug consumption facility in Glasgow to reduce overdose risks and public drug use.

The UK's first drug consumption facility, The Thistle, has opened in Glasgow, Scotland. Funded by the Scottish government, it offers a safe space for drug users to consume their substances under medical supervision, aiming to reduce overdose risks and public drug use. The facility, which provides medical and harm reduction services, is part of efforts to address Scotland's high rate of drug-related deaths, which is the highest in Europe. Critics argue it does not aid recovery, while supporters see it as a step toward saving lives.

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