'Trainspotting generation' most at risk of drug death The "Trainspotting generation" in their 40s are now most at risk of death from drugs, ONS data shows.
Figures show that for the first time those aged between 40 and 49 have the highest incidence of drug-related deaths, overtaking those in their 30s.
Deaths reached an all-time high of 3,744 in 2016, an increase of 70 from the previous year.
Rosanna O'Connor, director of drugs, alcohol and tobacco at Public Health England, said: "Many of these deaths can be explained as the ‘Trainspotting’ generation, often with poor physical and mental health, sadly losing their battle with long term addiction to drugs." The Daily Telegraph
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