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James McAvoy says he thinks Glasgow is ‘the drug death capital of Europe’
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What was said
"I think we're the the drug death capital of Europe at the moment really. Um yeah, so there was just a lot of that kicking about and I think mental illness and drugs and alcohol cuz alcohol is a drug."
James McAvoy, speaking about growing up in Glasgow, says the city has had a longstanding drugs problem and adds that he thinks it is currently “the drug death capital of Europe”. He links drug misuse with alcohol dependence and mental-health problems, while noting he does not know the underlying causes.
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- James McAvoy · guest
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- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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- James McAvoy | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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- 9:57
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