24 January 2023 Public Health Scotland has today issued an alert concerning the availability of synthetic opioids in Scotland. There
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New drugs trend raises concern
Category: Other news
17 Jan
New AWTP funding welcomed along with Government investment
17 January 2022 The Scottish Government has announced new funding for each of the next three years in response to
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Report confirms distance to go in implementing MAT Standards
30 September 2022 The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has published a report that confirms the challenge in implementing Medication
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Funding Available for ‘Grassroots’ Non-Profit Organisations
14 April 2022 Small and medium-sized non-profit organisations are being offered support in applying for new funds. SDF’s Local Support
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SDF’s Training Available in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
23 March 2022 Adaptability has been key to the continued delivery of the wide range of courses offered by SDF.
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Audit Scotland Insists Clear Plan is Needed to Improve People’s Lives
08 March 2022 Audit Scotland has published an update on drug and alcohol services. The report advocates an overarching plan
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Glasgow Taxis Supporting #StopTheDeaths
23 February 2022 More than 20 drivers for Glasgow Taxis have applied to receive and carry naloxone as part of
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Police Roll Out Naloxone After Successful Pilot
17 February 2022 Police officers across Scotland will be able to carry and use naloxone and so contribute to The
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Concern Raised About Hepatitis B Infection in People Who Inject Drugs
10 February 2022 The new Shooting Up report has been published by the UK Government Health Security Agency. The report’s
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to Carry Naloxone
09 February 2022 Firefighters can now volunteer to carry the opiate overdose reversal medication. As part of a project funded
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