Response to Programme for Government
Yesterday, the First Minister announced the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, setting out its policy and legislative priorities…
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First Minister announces Alcohol and Drug Fund – with specific support for grassroots organisations
The First Minister has launched a £36.9 million alcohol and drug fund to invest in prevention, treatment and recovery across Scotland – and we are providing dedicated support to grassroots…
Maree Todd MSP named Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on her ministerial appointment from the team at Scottish Drugs Forum. We hope this continuity in…
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…
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…
Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on Her Appointment as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy
On behalf of everyone at Scottish Drugs Forum, we warmly congratulate Maree Todd MSP on her appointment as…
SDF CEO Gives Evidence on Right to Addiction Recovery Bill
Scottish Drugs Forum CEO Kirsten Horsburgh appeared before the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee yesterday…
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…
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…
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…