Ten-minute naloxone training could save lives
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, commuters at Edinburgh Waverley Station can get free naloxone training and kits People in Edinburgh can learn how…
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Advocates For Change 2026
Today, more than 90 people with living and lived experience of substance use came together to help shape the future of…
Patient brokering services
‘Patient brokering’ in the rehabilitation sector refers to the practice of third parties managing or directing people to specific treatment…
A National Mission for Change: Scottish Drugs Forum publishes election manifesto
Today, Scottish Drugs Forum publishes our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election: A National Mission for Change – Putting People, Evidence and Rights…
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…
Watch our new video
We were honoured to host a team from Drugreporter – the drug policy website of the Rights Reporter…
CEO Statement on RoadsiDE TESTING KITS
Police Scotland is introducing roadside testing kits for drug driving in East Ayrshire and Aberdeen, following a pilot…
SDF Celebrates Success at HTSI Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that SDF has won two awards at this year’s Highland Third Sector Interface…
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…
Nitazene Testing Strips Prove Valuable Engagement Tool, New Report Finds
A new evaluation from the Scottish Drugs Forum highlights the potential of nitazene testing strips as an effective…