Britain is grappling with an opioid crisis that requires urgent attention....

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/britains-opioid-crisis-is-killing-thousands-and-were-still-handing-out-the-pills-5HjdWq4_2/

Britain is grappling with an opioid crisis that requires urgent attention. Official figures show there were 5565 drug-related deaths in 2025, highlighting the risks of long-term reliance on painkillers