John Swinney supports the launch of Britain's first sanctioned drug consumption facility in Glasgow, aimed at reducing drug-related deaths and infections. The £2 million initiative, overcoming Westminster opposition, will provide a safe environment for drug users, addressing Scotland's highest drug mortality rates in Europe.
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