Read More 1 minute read News Three new appointments to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) Three experts in topics including clinical toxicology, drug markets, social research and social care have been appointed to… byLisa MacleanAugust 4, 2020
Read More 2 minute read Reports and Resources Illicit drug trends across the UK analysed in 2019 review A review into illicit drug trends across the UK in 2019 has been published by Public Health England.… byLisa MacleanAugust 3, 2020
Read More 2 minute read SDF News Importance of peers in naloxone supply highlighted at national practitioner forum The vital contribution of peers in the naloxone supply chain was recently explored at a development day held… byLisa MacleanJuly 31, 2020
Read More 2 minute read News Research finds majority of Scots support drug consumption rooms Research has found that the majority of people in Scotland would support the introduction of drug consumption rooms… byLisa MacleanJuly 30, 2020
Read More 3 minute read Commentary Hepatitis C treatment is now so easy – Why has it been so difficult for so many people to access and complete treatment? World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is held every year on the 28th of July. It is a day to… byLisa MacleanJuly 28, 2020
Read More 2 minute read SDF News Scot’s with hepatitis C urged to try new treatments to #BeHepCFree A new digital media campaign has been launched by Hepatitis Scotland to mark World Hepatitis Day (28th July… byLisa MacleanJuly 28, 2020
Read More 2 minute read Reports and Resources ‘Irn Bru and Mars Bars’ – Dr Andrew McAuley joins Drugs Uncut podcast to discuss researching drug-related issues The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is… byLisa MacleanJune 29, 2020
Read More 2 minute read Reports and Resources Injecting wound care explored in new SDF e-Learning course Staff working with people currently injecting drugs should regularly ask ‘how are your sites?’, but what happens when… byLisa MacleanJune 15, 2020
Read More 2 minute read SDF News Brand new naloxone window stickers will be popping up across Scotland any day now! The window clings with the well-known ‘save someone’ logo will be provided to local naloxone leads who will… byLisa MacleanJune 12, 2020
Read More 1 minute read Reports and Resources New Drugs Uncut episode explores whether COVID-19 has prompted real action on homelessness The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is… byLisa MacleanJune 3, 2020