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Nicola Sturgeon accused of ignoring drug deaths epidemic as Scotland remains overdose capital of Europe
Opposition parties have hit out at the government over its handling of the drugs crisis in Scotland.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been slammed by the opposition parties (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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