UK's first facility for safer consumption of illegal drugs approved

Plans for the UK's first facility for the safer consumption of illegal drugs have been approved - despite the opposition of the government in Westminster.

Dr Saket Priyadarshi, associate medical director of Glasgow's alcohol and drug recovery services, told Sky News the centre will allow people to use drugs in "clean, hygienic environments where they're supported by trained professional staff who can respond to any problems that arise".

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