Glasgow, United Kingdom - January 12, 2025 With the highest rate of drug deaths in Europe and an alarming 12% increase by 2023, Scotland is opening the UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow on Monday, an innovative facility designed to save lives and reduce the harm associated with drug abuse. Located in the east of the Scottish city, one of the areas most affected by public drug use, The Thistle will provide a safe and confidential environment to inject heroin or cocaine under medical supervision, as well as access to health and social services, 365 days a year. Camera: SUSANA BLAYA. FOOTAGE OF THE UK'S FIRST CONSUMPTION DRUG ROOM OPENING IN GLASGOW. SOUNDBITES OF: -DR. SAKET PRIYADARSHI, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF THE THISTLE. -JOHN SWINNEY, FIRST MINISTER OF SCOTLAND [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]