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
Read More 2 minute read News Safer Drug Consumption Facility opens – at last Statement from Kirsten Horsburgh CEO Scottish Drugs Forum. The UK’s first official drug consumption room, The Thistle, has… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJanuary 10, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Recognition for SDF Peer Naloxone work at prestigious ceremony SDF’s work has been recognised at a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament for the 2024 Scottish Public Service… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneDecember 11, 2024
Read More 2 minute read News Naloxone Saves Lives: Overdose Prevention Training at Glasgow Central Last Wednesday, 16th October, Glasgow Central railway station was the site of an overdose prevention event, where more… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneOctober 24, 2024