They are designed to help reduce drug deaths and promote recovery
Drug policy minister Angela Constance said progress is “neither good enough nor quick enough”.All people accessing services have the option to start MAT from the same day of presentation.
All people at high risk of drug-related harm are proactively identified and offered support to commence or continue MAT.All people will receive support to remain in treatment for as long as requested.He said: “It is appalling Glasgow has not fully implemented a single MAT standard.Constance said: “I’m prepared to do the hard miles. I have demonstrated not just warm words but tough words of action.
She called on the Scottish Government to back the Right to Recovery Bill developed by Favor which would enshrine in law the right to access treatment. “There is much room for improvement if we are to provide people with drugs problems the services and support they need regardless of their circumstances.”
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