MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThis marks the highest total since 2008.In Renfrewshire, the rolling five-year average remains at 43, meaning the latest is in line with the previous year's total.This NRS report presents mortality rates for deaths from causes known to be exclusively caused by alcohol consumption.Most alcohol-specific deaths were of people in their 50s and 60s.Deaths in the most deprived areas were four times more than those in the least deprived areas.Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs, which runs a drug and alcohol helpline for people impacted by substance abuse has warned more people will lose their lives as the country recovers from the pandemic if more is not done to help.Justina Murray, CEO of.
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