The Scottish Government’s new joint Alcohol and Drugs Strategic Plan is backed by record funding of more than £160 million in 2026-27 and we have also launched a new Alcohol and Drugs Fund, which will provide £36.9 million to frontline services and organisations.
Response to funding concerns for alcohol services.
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