Nicola Sturgeon has announced the establishment of an expert group to review what is being done to reduce drug-related deaths
Read More04 Apr
First Minister announces expert group to focus on drug-related deaths in Scotland
Category: SDF News
04 Apr
Infections, outbreaks and going ‘back to the basics’ with SDF’s Sophie Given
Various areas around Scotland have experienced a number of outbreaks of bacterial infections related to substance use in recent years,
Read More18 Mar
New training website to support Scottish workforce launched
A new online training platform has been launched to support those who work in substance use and related fields. The
Read More13 Mar
Addiction Worker Training Project pilot to provide opportunities in Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is to host a local pilot of an award-winning training and employment project for people who have
Read More06 Mar
Updated resource for staff who work with people at risk of HIV in Scotland
An important resource for people who work with people who are at risk of HIV in Scotland has been updated
Read More05 Feb
Children’s Mental Health Week an opportunity to reflect on the impact of ACEs on substance use
Over the next week, children, young people and adults throughout the UK are taking steps to be ‘Healthy: Inside and
Read More30 Jan
SDF’s e-learning expands with new introductory drug awareness course
Scottish Drugs Forum is pleased to announce the launch of a new e-learning resource dedicated to raising basic knowledge and
Read More11 Jan
We’re hiring – Addiction Worker Training Project Trainees
Trainee Addiction Worker Accepting applicants from Glasgow City and surrounding areas (Greater Glasgow), East Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife –
Read More10 Jan
Meet Jason Wallace – SDF’s new Senior Officer for Volunteering and Engagement
‘It’s about developing the individual’ A simple mantra, but one that means a lot to Jason Wallace (above right), Scottish
Read More21 Dec
Scottish Drugs Forum’s commitment to volunteers recognised with national award
As recognition of Scottish Drugs Forum’s provision of support and opportunities for volunteers, the organisation has been awarded a prestigious
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