Scottish alcohol deaths at 15-year high

The fig of radical successful Scotland whose decease was caused by intoxicant remains astatine a precocious level, with the largest fig of deaths successful 15 years.

The latest figures from National Records of Scotland, (NRS) amusement 1,277 radical died from conditions caused by intoxicant successful 2023.

This was 1 decease much than the erstwhile year, which was the highest fig since 2008.

Male deaths accrued to 861 and again accounted for astir 2 thirds of alcohol-specific deaths. Female deaths decreased by 24 deaths to 416.