Britain's first official Overdose Prevention Centre opens in Glasgow this morning. I am grateful to everyone who has worked for many years to realise this.

5 years ago, I volunteered with @PeteKrykant_OPC to start the UK's first unofficial overdose prevention pilot. 

I said at the time, "At a street level, if it saves one person from contracting HIV or dying from an overdose, then it will have been worthwhile."

We supervised 894 injections, reversed 9 overdoses, and saved 8 lives.

Whilst it is not a universal remedy for Scotland’s drug death emergency, it will save lives and it will be a place where extremely marginalised people can get the help they need.

I wish the team every success.