CRACK-DOWN PROMISE.Byline: SHAUN MILNE SCOTLAND is on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of a crack cocaine epidemic, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a shocking new report. And Deputy Justice Minister Dr Richard Simpson yesterday warned that complacency could yet see Scotland falling victim to the curse of crack. As he launched a Scottish Executive report into the drug, Dr Simpson said Scotland could not ignore the current epidemic in England because the use of crack north of the Border had jumped by 300 per cent since 1996. He said: "We recognise there is a growing problem and we must take action to address it now. "While it is clear the problem is currently relatively small compared to the situation in England, this does not mean we can be complacent com·pla·cent adj. 1. Contented to a fault; self-satisfied and unconcerned: He had become complacent after years of success. 2. Eager to please; complaisant. ." Crack is a cheaper, more powerful and more addictive form of cocaine. Users can become violent and often turn to crime to feed their habit which can quickly spiral out of control. And Dr Simpson insisted funding was now in place to ensure Scotland could see off the crack threat. He said: "We are investing pounds 128million over the next three years in tackling drug misuse in this area." CAPTION(S): DANGER: Crack is powerful and addictive |
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