Read More 2 minute read News People in Scotland needed for world’s biggest annual drug survey The world’s biggest annual online survey on recreational substance use has launched and is looking for people to… byLisa MacleanNovember 28, 2019
Read More 2 minute read Reports and Resources SDF News Toolkit containing strategies to prevent drug-related deaths in Scotland updated A resource containing strategies to reduce drug-related deaths in Scotland has been updated and re-launched by Scottish Drugs… byLisa MacleanNovember 8, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Simple test for detecting synthetic cannabinoid use developed A simple saliva test to detect if someone has recently taken a synthetic cannabinoid, otherwise known as ‘spice’,… byLisa MacleanOctober 31, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Drug summit in Glasgow announced by UK government The UK government has announced a summit focused on reducing the impact of problem drug use that will… byLisa MacleanOctober 24, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Westminster committee believes UK should consider decriminalisation A group of MPs have outlined in a new report that the UK government should decriminalise the possession… byLisa MacleanOctober 23, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Police roadside testing kits introduced ahead of new drug driving regulations Police Scotland has unveiled new drug-detection kits ahead of updated drug-driving laws coming into force on the 21st… byLisa MacleanOctober 18, 2019
Read More 1 minute read News Standard units for cannabis consumption could improve mental health outcomes Researchers have suggested that a standard unit grading system for the potency of cannabis would result in significant… byLisa MacleanOctober 17, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Professor Alex Stevens resigns from Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Professor Alex Stevens, a senior member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), has resigned… byLisa MacleanOctober 17, 2019
Read More 2 minute read Reports and Resources New ‘Drugs Uncut’ SDF podcast hits the airwaves A new, monthly podcast on drug-related issues in Scotland has launched and is available to listen to for… byLisa MacleanOctober 16, 2019
Read More 2 minute read News Scottish National Party back decriminalisation of drugs at party conference The Scottish National Party has backed decriminalising the possession of drugs at a party conference in Aberdeen on… byLisa MacleanOctober 14, 2019