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Cutting poverty levels is needed to battle Scotland's drugs and alcohol problems, but it requires progressive policies from Holyrood and Westminster, writes the Record View.

For a no-ABV spin on summer's most refreshing cocktail

Holidaymakers have been urged to drink responsibly ahead of travel

Dr Miriam Stoppard writes on a new app designed to help people control their drinking - and says it has been shown to support war veterans who are at particular risk of alcoholism

Most states that allowed curbside pickup or home delivery of alcohol to help restaurants, bars and liquor stores survive pandemic closures have extended the looser liquor laws. But in their desire to boost the hospitality industry, states might be fueling binge drinking and higher overall alcohol consumption, some research shows.

The number of people dying alcohol-related deaths has increased to the highest it's been in a decade.

They say the area is already plagued with anti-social behaviour and and street drinking

'I want to show people - without preaching - that they can have a good time without alcohol and drugs. Getting back in touch with nature while enjoying good music and food, can be so enjoyable'

THE number of deaths in Scotland caused by alcohol is at the highest level since 2008.

Campaigners have called for increased funding and resources for alcohol services across the country.

"The extreme violence displayed by people that had been inside the premises for four hours after it should have been closed is truly shocking.”