A story on the news this morning described a recent UN drug report which placed Scotland in the premier league (you could say the world cup) of drug using.

The study found 3.7% of Scots aged 16 to 64 use the drug each year, and that we have a thriving criminal network supporting its sale.

Which raises the question- why here? Why now?

What is it about our society that sustains and encourages drug use to this level?

And what might stop us wanting to escape reality in this way, and be more fully alive to this beautiful place, full of beautiful people?

Answers on a postcard to Alex Salmond…