Read More 2 minute read News Launching today: Buzz Magazine – a magazine by and for people in Scotland who use drugs. By Hannah Westwater, Editor at Buzz Magazine Media coverage of drug-related issues has reached fever pitch. It’s often… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneAugust 18, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News Reports Nitazene Testing Strips Prove Valuable Engagement Tool, New Report Finds A new evaluation from the Scottish Drugs Forum highlights the potential of nitazene testing strips as an effective… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJuly 17, 2025
Read More 4 minute read News Global drug policy experts visit The Thistle Members of the Global Commission on Drug Policy met with staff and politicians at The Thistle on Thursday,… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJuly 9, 2025
Read More 1 minute read SDF News SDF Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Head of Policy, Practice & Communications After nearly two decades at Scottish Drugs Forum, Austin Smith, our Head of Policy, Practice and Communications, has… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJuly 3, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on Her Appointment as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy On behalf of everyone at Scottish Drugs Forum, we warmly congratulate Maree Todd MSP on her appointment as… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJune 12, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News In Memory of Peter Krykant – A Tireless Advocate for Compassionate Drug Policy It is with deep sadness that we at SDF acknowledge the passing of Peter Krykant, a fearless and… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJune 12, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News SDF News The Power of Living Experience: Advocates for Change Day and #StopThEDeaths 2025 Conference SDF is organising two linked events which centre living experience in the development of policy and practice. This… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMay 30, 2025
Read More 6 minute read News Reflections From My First Two Years as CEO of Scottish Drugs Forum When I stepped into the role of CEO two years ago, I knew I was taking on more… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMay 21, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News Empowering Young People: SDF’s Drug Awareness Training for Working Rite Making a Lasting Impact Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) and Working Rite have partnered to deliver drug and alcohol awareness sessions for young… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMarch 26, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Government launches Learning Directory The Scottish Government has launched an online directory of learning opportunities for those working with people affected by… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneFebruary 11, 2025