The UK’s first drug consumption clinic has been used more than 130 times since it opened last week. The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision. Councillor Allan Casey, the city convener for addiction services, said it had been an “intense first week” for staff, with the service being used a total of 131 times. There were no medical emergencies resulting from drug use within the facility, known as the Thistle, in the first seven days. The 131 figure includes people who used the service on more than one occasion. It is hoped that the clinic can reduce fatal and non-fatal overdoses by providing a safe and clean place for people to use drugs, while also giving people further support to cope with their addiction.
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