Blog: Lack of access to treatment and prescribing practice contribute to drug death figures
On the 16th of July 2019 , it was announced that 1,187 people had died of a drug…
Lisa Maclean
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1,187 people lost their lives to a preventable fatal drug overdose in 2018
1,187 people tragically lost their lives to a preventable drug overdose in Scotland last year. The statistics, published…
July 16, 2019
SDF support open letter raising concerns about contingincies over treatment for vulnerable women
This open letter was originally published in The Herald newspaper on the 4th of July 2019. Dundee City…
July 5, 2019
Chair of new national Drug Deaths Taskforce appointed
A new taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland is to be chaired by…
July 5, 2019
Stirling researchers awarded NHS grant to tackle prescription opioid overdose
Substance use experts at the University of Stirling have been awarded a £30,000 research grant from NHS Fife…
July 2, 2019
Nurses who work with people who use substances in Scotland views sought for short online survey
Nurses who work directly with people who use substances are being asked to fill out a short survey…
June 28, 2019
Global Commission on Drug Policy report debates validity of current drug classifications
The Global Commission on Drug Policy have published their annual report, which this year focuses on the debate…
June 27, 2019
Renfrewshire target improving services with new Drug and Alcohol Commission
Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership has set up an alcohol and drugs commission to explore innovative ways of reducing…
June 27, 2019
Find out about all SDF’s work in our new Annual Review for 2018/19
Scottish Drugs Forum are delighted to share with you our Annual Review for 2018/19, which includes various examples…
June 25, 2019
Westminster inquiry on problem drug use in Scotland hears evidence from SDF
Scottish Drugs Forum were delighted to host members of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee and assit them with…
June 25, 2019