A refresh of the UK guidelines on clinical management of drug use and dependence have been published. The guidelines –
Read More14 Jul
Refresh of ‘Orange Guidelines’ clinical guidance on drug use
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14 Jul
UK Government 2017 Drug Strategy launched
The Home Office has launched the UK government’s new drug strategy, which aims to reduce illicit drug use and increase
Read More12 Jul
Assessment of high drug-related deaths in Scotland and six other EU countries published
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) have published a technical report assessing drug-related deaths (DRD) in
Read More10 Jul
New Dundee research centre to focus on psychoactive substances
Part of the new Centre for Excellence in New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Research has been created at the University of
Read More10 Jul
Synthetic drug methiopropamine (MPA) to be placed under Class B
Methiopropamine (MPA) – a synthetic drug which is similar in structure to amphetamine and formerly often marketed as a ‘legal
Read More06 Jul
Harm reduction information on pills, crystals and powders
Following the recent incidents in the UK with MDMA, Scottish Drugs Forum are advising people to be cautious if considering
Read More29 Jun
The Addiction Worker Training Project needs your vote!
Scottish Drugs Forum’s Addiction Worker Training Project (AWTP) is appealing for votes after reaching the final public voting stage of
Read More26 Jun
George Allan’s Resources Corner – Lessons from History
George Allan, Scottish Drugs Forum’s Chair, has recently published his bi-monthly resources column in Drink and Drug News, this month
Read More23 Jun
New report calls for action to respond to the needs of older drug users
Today (23rd June 2017), Scottish Drugs Forum launches the final report of an expert group on the challenges Scotland faces
Read More22 Jun
Dr Richard Simpson to recieve OBE in Queen’s Honours
Dr Richard Simpson, a former psychiatrist, GP and longstanding proponent in the addiction field is to receive an OBE as
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