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…
Lisa Maclean
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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…
October 17, 2019
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…
October 16, 2019
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…
October 14, 2019
Extent of all drug-related hospital admissions and deaths indicated in new report
An analysis of hospital and other records in London has revealed the extent of deaths and ill health…
September 10, 2019
New Scottish panel consisting of people affected by suicide announced for World Suicide Prevention Day
The 10th of September is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay – a day to recognise that every 40 seconds someone somewhere loses…
September 10, 2019
People who use cannabis wanted for ‘The Big UK Cannabis Survey 2019’
People who use cannabis are required for an online survey looking at cannabis use and culture in the…
September 5, 2019
Membership of Governmental Taskforce on drug-related deaths in Scotland announced
Details of a new Governmental Taskforce set up to address drug-related deaths in Scotland have been announced by…
September 5, 2019
SDF welcomes announcement of additional £20 million funding over two years for drug services in Scotland
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) welcomes the announcement of an additional £20 million funding over two years for drug…
September 4, 2019
#StopTheDeaths website launched for International Overdose Awareness Day 2019
A new website has been launched for the #StopTheDeaths initiative, which provides information on how to take part…
August 30, 2019