Scotland’s Drug Deaths: Urgency, Responsibility, and Hope for Change
Today’s figures from National Records of Scotland again confirm the tragic and preventable scale of drug-related deaths in…
New Peer Research Report Explores Experiences of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB)
Building on the important work from last year’s observational evaluation of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Scottish Drugs Forum…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…