A number of leading advocates of drug decriminalisation and policy reform are to speak at a public event in Inverclyde
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Decriminalisation to be discussed at public event in Inverclyde
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23 Aug
Scottish Drugs Forum upcoming training dates
There are places available for a number of upcoming SDF training courses taking place across Scotland, which are free to
Read More23 Aug
Funding boost for new drugs research network in Scotland
Research into the impact of the use of drugs on people and society in Scotland is set to benefit from
Read More22 Aug
Scottish Families appoints Justina Murray as new CEO
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs have announced that Justina Murray has been appointed as the new CEO of
Read More17 Aug
UK’s first ever Naloxone Peer Training and Supply group celebrates launch
Scottish Drugs Forum’s National Naloxone Programme has held an awards ceremony to mark the launch of the UK’s first Naloxone
Read More15 Aug
Scottish drug-related deaths figure totals 867 – a rise of 23% since 2015
The figures relating to drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2016 have been published this morning (15th August) by the National
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Drug-related death figures in England and Wales reach record number again
The drug-related deaths figures for England and Wales in 2016 have been published by the Office for National Statistics. A
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Seeing employment as an opportunity to flourish in Rotterdam
Chris Messenger, who manages Scottish Drug Forum’s Addiction Worker Training Project, recently took part in an information sharing and study
Read More27 Jul
Scotland’s drug strategy to be refreshed
Scotland’s drug strategy is to be “refreshed” as Scotland continues to face significant challenges including rising numbers of drug-related deaths.
Read More26 Jul
Study finds rise in Scottish drug deaths due to 1980s inequality
New analysis shows that the risk of drug-related deaths increased in Scotland from the 1990s for those born between 1960
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