An annual report on the extent of infections among people who inject drugs in the UK has been published. The
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Annual report on infections among people who inject drugs in the UK published
Month: November 2017
29 Nov
Conversations with… Josie Smith – Public Health Wales
A new ‘Conversations with…’ has been added to the Scottish Drugs Forum video database! In the most recent episode, we
Read More28 Nov
VolteFace’s investigation into feasibility of UK drug consumption rooms published
VolteFace, a drug policy think tank, has published a new report on the feasibility of establishing drug consumption rooms in
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VolteFace will ask if drug consumption rooms are viable in the UK in new report
VolteFace, a drug policy innovation hub, is due to publish its new report on drug consumption rooms in the UK
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John Preston
Scottish Drugs Forum Board member and Treasurer, John Preston has died. John was taken ill suddenly and died on Sunday
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New European legislation to bring faster response to new drugs
Europe’s ability to rapidly respond to public health and security threats caused by new psychoactive substances (NPS) will be significantly
Read More15 Nov
Professor Suzanne Fraser discusses Livesofsubstance.org and tackling stigma
In SDF’s first guest blog, Lead Investigator at Australia’s National Drug Research Institute, Professor Suzanne Fraser discusses the pioneering ‘Lives of
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Chance for people who are homeless to influence the Scottish Government’s action plan for homelessness
The Scottish Government is taking urgent action on homelessness and needs the help of people who are currently homeless, or
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Consultation on proposal to schedule pregabalin and gabapentin
The UK Home Office is seeking views on whether to schedule pregabalin and gabapentin under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations
Read More10 Nov
We’re looking for new trainees for the Addiction Worker Training Project!
Do you have a history of addiction? Interested in developing a career? We want to hear from you! If you
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