Raised concerns after increase in sudden overdoses among people using heroin in Scotland
To view and/or download the overdose alert resource – CLICK HERE There is concern about clusters of drug…
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Recognition for SDF Peer Naloxone work at prestigious ceremony
SDF’s work has been recognised at a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament for the 2024 Scottish Public Service…
Naloxone Saves Lives: Overdose Prevention Training at Glasgow Central
Last Wednesday, 16th October, Glasgow Central railway station was the site of an overdose prevention event, where more…
Evaluation shows need to improve treatment
SDF report provides the insights of people using drug treatment services and suggests reasons why Scotland has struggled…
Scottish Drugs Forum launches new website
Today we launch our new website and a refreshed ‘look’ for SDF. The new website offers stakeholders an…
Peer naloxone champions celebrate the supply of the 3000th naloxone kit by innovative programme
The 8th National Peer Naloxone Network meeting has taken place at SDF’s office in Glasgow. This was an…
New SDF resource raises awareness of MAT Standards implemented in April
SDF has produced a leaflet / poster describing what people should now expect from all drug treatment services…
SDF CEO thanks Angela Constance as SDF welcome new minister Elena Whitham
30 March 2023 As a result of a series of Cabinet and ministerial changes, Elena Whitham has been…
National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths
28 July 2022 National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths New statistics…
New staff member: Lynn Couper – Senior Training and Development Officer
3rd September 2021 A warm welcome to Lynn Couper who has recently joined SDF as a Senior Training…