Lancashire | Archive | 2002 | August | 7
From the Bolton Evening News, first published Wednesday 7th Aug 2002.
DEATHS from substance abuse has dropped, according to new figures.
A report by the St George's Hospital Medical School, London, found that in 2000 there were 64 deaths, compared to 75 in 1999.
Re-Solv, a charity focusing on preventing substance abuse, welcomed the reduction but warned against complacency.
On average more than one person still dies each week from abusing solvents.
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