Current capacity of residential rehabilitation in Scotland mapped
23rd February 2021 Findings of a Scottish Government survey of residential rehabilitation services show that there are 418…
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Sharp fall in hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Scotland
23rd February 2021 The prevalence of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs has fallen sharply in Scotland…
February 23, 2021
People who are homeless and at risk of HIV supported with UK-first mobile PrEP initiative
23rd February 2021 A team of sexual health nurses have been taking their service to the streets of…
February 23, 2021
People who volunteer in services in Scotland needed for short online survey
19th February 2021 Russell Webster and Revolving Doors Agency are seeking to conduct the largest ever survey of…
February 19, 2021
Applications for funding opens for grassroots, community and residential organisations
15th February 2021 Applications are now being accepted for two new Scottish Government funds, worth £1 million each,…
February 15, 2021
Delicate balance needed to maximise opioid substitution treatment
12th February 2021 Opioid substitution treatment (OST) is a key evidence-based tool used to manage opioid dependence and…
February 12, 2021
£3 million funding allocated to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships for immediate action
Clarity on additional funding has been provided by the Scottish Government to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships and Health…
February 4, 2021
A Slow Train Comin’ – changing attitudes on drug-related deaths
Last week, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, delivered a statement on drugs policy to the Scottish Parliament where…
January 29, 2021
Free mindfulness and creative writing classes available through new lockdown
Scottish Drugs Forum are delivering free online sessions of mindfulness practice and creative writing for people to provide…
January 28, 2021
What was said in the First Minister’s statement for a ‘national mission’ on drug-related deaths?
25th January 2021 In a Ministerial statement on drugs policy to the Scottish Parliament on the 20th of…
January 25, 2021