Drugs Deaths Taskforce issues recommendations to mitigate COVID-19 service disruption
The Scottish Government’s Drug Deaths Taskforce has issued 29 recommendations to the public health minister in relation to…
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COVID-19 tests available for various key workers and other household members in Scotland
A UK Government network of COVID-19 testing facilities for key workers has been established across Scotland, with priority…
April 29, 2020
Glasgow drugs conference announced by Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has announced that a drugs conference will be held in Glasgow the day before the…
February 12, 2020
SALSUS shows self-reported increase in substance use among young people in 2018
The results of Scotland’s occasional survey on adolescent substance use have been published for 2018. The Scottish Government’s…
December 19, 2019
SDF welcomes announcement of additional £20 million funding over two years for drug services in Scotland
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) welcomes the announcement of an additional £20 million funding over two years for drug…
September 4, 2019
Plans for expert group to find answers to Scotland’s rising drug deaths
The Scottish Government are to assemble an experrt group to confront the rising number of drug deaths in…
April 3, 2019
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey sheds some light on illicit substance use in Scotland
Findings from a survey about people in Scotland’s experiences of crimes have been published by the Scottish Government.…
April 1, 2019
Police Scotland figures show increase in heroin, ecstasy and cannabis seizures over 2017/18
Official Statistics on drug seizures made by Police Scotland for 2017/18 have been published. The ‘Drug Seizures and…
March 20, 2019
Social Responsibility Levy proposed to raise funds for drug and alcohol treatment
Scottish Labour have announced plans for a Social Responsibility Levy to tackle problems related to alcohol and drug use,…
March 19, 2019