The football tournament aims to support people who are struggling or have struggled with problem substance use.
Lanarkshire MSP Clare Adamson has hailed the efforts of organisations across Scotland who are supporting people with drug problems.
The initiative raises awareness of the organisations available to provide support and to reduce the stigma that is associated with problem drug use.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Ms Adamson said: “Drug problems affect people and families across the country. Drug deaths are a public health emergency. And we should meet this emergency with a public health response. “Stigma, criminalisation, and marginalisation have not helped those people and families that have suffered due to drug problems.
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