Police in the West Midlands in England are trialing a new pilot scheme that will see those caught with small
Read More15 Oct
West Midlands Police pilot seeks to divert people away from the criminal justice system
Author: SDF
14 Oct
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales in 2019 highest since records began
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have hit a record high, with 4,493 people tragically losing their lives as the
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Family members’ opinions sought for study on Drug Consumption Rooms
Family members of people who have a drug problem are being sought for a new research study which seeks to
Read More05 Oct
Applications open for Addiction Worker Training Project in Dumfries and Galloway
1st Oct 2020 Do you have a history of addiction? Live in Dumfries and Galloway? Are you interested in developing
Read More29 Sep
New e-learning course seeks to improve staff confidence in discussing contraception with people who use drugs
A new e-learning resource has been launched which aims to improve the knowledge of those who work with people who
Read More22 Sep
Expansion of all quality treatment is needed to address Scotland’s drug crises
In this blog post, Scottish Drugs Forum’s CEO, David Liddell, writes on our public health crises and the role of
Read More09 Sep
UK Government response ‘utterly predictable’ writes David Liddell
Earlier in the week, the UK Government was accused of a “wholesale rejection” of recommendations made by the House of
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UK Government rejects recommendations of cross-party inquiry into Scotland’s drug death crisis
The UK Government has been accused of a “wholesale rejection” of recommendations made in a cross-party group report on the
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Support and informational needs of ‘at-risk’ groups highlighted in new SDF report
A new report that identifies specific risks and informational needs of certain ‘at-risk’ groups in Scotland has been published today
Read More02 Sep
SDF statement on reports of a drug consumption facility in Glasgow
Media reports have suggested that a mobile drug consumption facility organised by community activists has begun operating in Glasgow this
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