New Peer Research Report Explores Experiences of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB)
Building on the important work from last year’s observational evaluation of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Scottish Drugs Forum…
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Minister sets precedent invoking new powers in response to report on progress on implementation of MAT Standards
24 June 2022 The Minister for Drug Policy, Angela Constance, made a scheduled statement in Parliament yesterday afternoon…
June 24, 2022
SDF study benchmarks progress towards MAT implementation
26th October 2021 The living experience of people in medication assisted treatment (MAT) has been surveyed by a…
October 26, 2021
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards for Scotland published
01/06/21 The Scottish Government have published new standards for drug treatment in Scotland. The standards apply to services…
June 1, 2021
Progress on Medication Assisted Treatment Standards
29th March 2021 A new interim report has been released which provides an update on the work of…
March 29, 2021
Parliament draws a line under Scotland’s drug strategy past as Minister clarifies national mission
22nd March 2020 Scotland’s Drug Policy Minister Angela Constance led a debate in The Parliament on 18 March…
March 22, 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
Voices of people currently receiving medication for their drug problem sought for national study
27th January 2021 The voices and opinions of people who are receiving medication for their drug problem are…
January 27, 2021
Consultation workshops on the implementation of the new MAT Standards for Scotland
Consultation workshops for clinicians and other stakeholders are being held on the implementation of the new Medication Assisted…
November 23, 2020
Registrations open for the launch of consultation on the implementation of MAT Standards for Scotland
Registration is now open for the launch event of the Consultation on the Implementation of the Ten Medication…
November 11, 2020