Families and friends – together we can #StopTheDeaths
The role of family and friends in reducing drug-related deaths is the key focus of this year’s #StopTheDeaths…
Lisa Maclean
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A range of well-evidenced actions that can be taken now to reduce drug deaths
In an article in The Herald on the 16th of August, it was claimed that there is “no…
August 18, 2020
NHS Tayside claims to be first region in the world to eliminate hepatitis C
NHS Tayside has claimed to be the first region in the world to effectively eliminate hepatitis C following…
August 7, 2020
Stigma strategy and website marks first year of Drug Deaths Taskforce
A number of announcements and resources have been made to mark the first year of the Scottish Drug…
August 4, 2020
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…
August 4, 2020
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.…
August 3, 2020
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…
July 31, 2020
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…
July 30, 2020
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…
July 28, 2020
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…
July 28, 2020