Read More 4 minute read News Global drug policy experts visit The Thistle Members of the Global Commission on Drug Policy met with staff and politicians at The Thistle on Thursday,… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJuly 9, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on Her Appointment as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy On behalf of everyone at Scottish Drugs Forum, we warmly congratulate Maree Todd MSP on her appointment as… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJune 12, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News In Memory of Peter Krykant – A Tireless Advocate for Compassionate Drug Policy It is with deep sadness that we at SDF acknowledge the passing of Peter Krykant, a fearless and… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJune 12, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News SDF News The Power of Living Experience: Advocates for Change Day and #StopThEDeaths 2025 Conference SDF is organising two linked events which centre living experience in the development of policy and practice. This… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMay 30, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Scottish Drugs Forum Pays Tribute to Naomi Burke-Shyne We are incredibly saddened by the passing of Naomi Burke-Shyne, a passionate and principled leader in the global… byLisa MacleanMay 21, 2025
Read More 6 minute read News Reflections From My First Two Years as CEO of Scottish Drugs Forum When I stepped into the role of CEO two years ago, I knew I was taking on more… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMay 21, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Scottish Drugs Forum Pays Tribute to Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy Scottish Drugs Forum is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and… byLisa MacleanMarch 27, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News Empowering Young People: SDF’s Drug Awareness Training for Working Rite Making a Lasting Impact Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) and Working Rite have partnered to deliver drug and alcohol awareness sessions for young… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneMarch 26, 2025
Read More 1 minute read News Government launches Learning Directory The Scottish Government has launched an online directory of learning opportunities for those working with people affected by… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneFebruary 11, 2025
Read More 2 minute read News Safer Drug Consumption Facility opens – at last Statement from Kirsten Horsburgh CEO Scottish Drugs Forum. The UK’s first official drug consumption room, The Thistle, has… byAmanda-Jane JohnstoneJanuary 10, 2025