The Story Europe's drug death capital: Is decriminalisation Scotland’s answer?
Oct 2, 2023
Political Correspondent John Boothman joins the podcast to discuss Scotland's high drug-related death rate and the potential benefits of decriminalization. They explore the causes of Scotland's drug crisis, compare it to Portugal's approach to decriminalization, and discuss the effectiveness of drug safe rooms as a solution.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Drug Crisis in Scotland: Exploring Causes and Solutions
03:13 • 14min
The Drug Problem in Portugal
16:59 • 4min
Decriminalization of Drugs in Portugal
21:21 • 6min
Comparing Scotland's and Portugal's approaches to drug decriminalization and the effectiveness of drug safe rooms
27:02 • 3min