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Official 2024 East Lothian drug related deaths statistics are released

Earlier today, Tuesday 2 September, the National Records of Scotland published their annual statistical report on drug related deaths for 2024.

Published 2nd September 2025.

Partnership delivers results in drug and alcohol harm reduction initiative

Police Scotland, East Lothian Substance Use Service and Justice Social Work Team's joint initiative is assisting more vulnerable individuals to access support services.

Published 25th August 2025.
New direct access self-referral mental health telephone line

A new single point of contact telephone line has launched enabling adults to self-refer themselves into East Lothian based NHS mental services.

Published 19th August 2025.
Official 2022 East Lothian Drug Related Deaths Statistics are released

Earlier today, 22 August 2023, the National Records of Scotland published their annual statistical report on drug-misuse deaths for 2022.

Published 22nd August 2023.