Response to NRS report on drug-related deaths
Today, the National Records of Scotland has published its annual report on drug-related deaths. It finds that: Kirsten…
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Response to Programme for Government
Yesterday, the First Minister announced the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, setting out its policy and legislative priorities…
Patient brokering services
‘Patient brokering’ in the rehabilitation sector refers to the practice of third parties managing or directing people to specific treatment…
SDF stands in solidarity with Turning Point Scotland
Kirsten Horsburgh, Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Drugs Forum, says: “We stand in solidarity with Scottish Drugs Forum member Turning…
Statement on the new drug and alcohol strategic plan
A new strategic plan for drugs and alcohol has been published. ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery’ is a joint initiative from the Scottish Government…
CEO Statatement: One year of The Thistle
Kirsten Horsburgh, Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Drugs Forum, says: “The opening of The Thistle was an important step forward – not only for Glasgow, but for Scotland and…
CEO Statement on The Misuse of Drugs Act and the need for flexibility to save lives
The UK government has dismissed the recommendations from the Scottish Affairs Committee to allow the creation of more safer drug consumption facilities…
CEO Statement on RoadsiDE TESTING KITS
Police Scotland is introducing roadside testing kits for drug driving in East Ayrshire and Aberdeen, following a pilot…
RADAR Report
Today, Public Health Scotland has published its Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) quarterly report. It finds…
CEO statement on Scotland’s first national drug checking facilities
It is hugely positive that licences have finally been granted for drug checking services in Glasgow and Dundee…