The role of family and friends in reducing drug-related deaths is the key focus of this year’s #StopTheDeaths initiative –
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18 Aug
A range of well-evidenced actions that can be taken now to reduce drug deaths
In an article in The Herald on the 16th of August, it was claimed that there is “no quick fix”
Read More03 Aug
Illicit drug trends across the UK analysed in 2019 review
A review into illicit drug trends across the UK in 2019 has been published by Public Health England. The ‘Focal
Read More31 Jul
Importance of peers in naloxone supply highlighted at national practitioner forum
The vital contribution of peers in the naloxone supply chain was recently explored at a development day held by the
Read More28 Jul
Scot’s with hepatitis C urged to try new treatments to #BeHepCFree
A new digital media campaign has been launched by Hepatitis Scotland to mark World Hepatitis Day (28th July 2020), which
Read More29 Jun
‘Irn Bru and Mars Bars’ – Dr Andrew McAuley joins Drugs Uncut podcast to discuss researching drug-related issues
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is available to
Read More15 Jun
Injecting wound care explored in new SDF e-Learning course
Staff working with people currently injecting drugs should regularly ask ‘how are your sites?’, but what happens when the answer
Read More12 Jun
Brand new naloxone window stickers will be popping up across Scotland any day now!
The window clings with the well-known ‘save someone’ logo will be provided to local naloxone leads who will distribute to
Read More03 Jun
New Drugs Uncut episode explores whether COVID-19 has prompted real action on homelessness
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is available to
Read More02 Jun
Extending the reach of Needle Exchanges through postal delivery
Due to COVID-19, many services across Scotland are trialling a postal mailing service for Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP). The intention
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