Why tackling stigma is everyone’s business
This week, SDF workforce development programme manager Adelle Still attended the launch of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Tackling Drug Stigma Toolkit. In this…
Ensuring lived and living experience was at the centre of Scotland’s Summit on Drugs Related Harms
Last week, our Chief Executive attended the Public Health Scotland hosted Summit on Drug Related Harms, joining the First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for…
First Minister announces Alcohol and Drug Fund – with specific support for grassroots organisations
The First Minister has launched a £36.9 million alcohol and drug fund to invest in prevention, treatment and recovery across Scotland – and we are providing dedicated support to grassroots…
Read our response to the consultation on proposals for a safer drug consumption facility in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is currently consulting on proposals to open a safer drug consumption facility in the Old Town. SDF strongly…
Maree Todd MSP named Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on her ministerial appointment from the team at Scottish Drugs Forum. We hope this continuity in…
Tribute to Gary Fairclough
The whole team at SDF was extremely saddened to hear of the recent passing of one of our…
Should Edinburgh have a safer drug consumption facility?
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s consultation is open until 1 July In our manifesto, we set out our ambition for national network…
RADAR REPORT
Today’s Public Health Scotland RADAR report reveals that nearly half of Scottish samples submitted to WEDINOS between December 2025 and February 2026 did not solely contain the…
Graduates look forward to a future helping others
We are helping people with living and lived experience of substance use into employment A graduation ceremony at Glasgow City…
Statement on the new drug and alcohol strategic plan
A new strategic plan for drugs and alcohol has been published. ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery’ is a joint initiative from the Scottish Government…