Scotland's drugs problem

Scotland has the worst figures for drug-related deaths anywhere in Europe. According to National Records for Scotland, 1,330 drug users died in 2021 - a slight improvement, but a death rate per capita which is still 4.8 times higher than England's. Why do so many Scots die from drugs? And what more can be done to prevent it? Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room are:

James Cook, BBC Scotland Editor

Kirsten Horsburgh, Director of Operations at the Scottish Drugs Forum

Andrew McAuley, Glasgow Caledonian University

Professor Catriona Matheson, University of Stirling

Professor Alex Stevens, University of Kent PHOTO: Nalaxone kits, which are being used to stop overdoses in Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)