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Question reference: S6W-43623

Asked by: Annie Wells, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 February 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the action it is taking to tackle drug use.

The Scottish Government uses a public health approach to substance use. This means decisions are based on evidence, respect for human rights, and compassion.

The additional £250 million invested through the National Mission has strengthened services so they can better support people and communities. This includes rolling out the Medication Assisted Treatment standards, funding residential rehabilitation and naloxone, providing multi-year funding for third sector alcohol and drug organisations, and delivering the Workforce Development Plan.

As the National Mission comes to an end, we remain committed to reducing harm and improving lives. We have been working closely with stakeholders, including people with lived and living experience, to develop a new alcohol and drug Strategic Plan to follow the National Mission. This will be published in the coming weeks.

In 2025, Police Scotland seized drugs with a street value of almost £80 million including a haul of cannabis worth an estimated £12 million.

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