Britain’s first legal drug use room opens

The World

The first legal drug consumption room in Britain opened in Glasgow, Scotland, this week. Users will be able to inject illegal drugs under the watch of healthcare professionals without fear of arrest. Scotland has the highest rate of drug deaths per capita in Europe, but not everyone in Glasgow is on board with the initiative, as The World’s Europe Correspondent Orla Barry reports.

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!