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Psychoactive drug use accounts for approximately 600,000 deaths annually, with Scotland having the highest overdose rate in Europe.
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Digital technologies are transforming healthcare, including harm reduction, by enhancing access to services and improving patient care.
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Virtual supervised consumption initiatives, like the 'Never Use Alone' program, provide remote support and reduce overdose risks for drug users.
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Digital harm reduction strategies leverage anonymity and real-time connections to offer resources and support for overdose monitoring and safer drug use.
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Evidence suggests that digital tools can significantly reduce overdose fatalities, though challenges in implementation and access remain.
