Police in the West Midlands in England are trialing a new pilot scheme that will see those caught with small
Read More15 Oct
West Midlands Police pilot seeks to divert people away from the criminal justice system
Category: Other news
14 Oct
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales in 2019 highest since records began
Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have hit a record high, with 4,493 people tragically losing their lives as the
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Family members’ opinions sought for study on Drug Consumption Rooms
Family members of people who have a drug problem are being sought for a new research study which seeks to
Read More02 Sep
SDF statement on reports of a drug consumption facility in Glasgow
Media reports have suggested that a mobile drug consumption facility organised by community activists has begun operating in Glasgow this
Read More07 Aug
NHS Tayside claims to be first region in the world to eliminate hepatitis C
NHS Tayside has claimed to be the first region in the world to effectively eliminate hepatitis C following a pioneering
Read More04 Aug
Stigma strategy and website marks first year of Drug Deaths Taskforce
A number of announcements and resources have been made to mark the first year of the Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce,
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Three new appointments to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)
Three experts in topics including clinical toxicology, drug markets, social research and social care have been appointed to the Advisory
Read More30 Jul
Research finds majority of Scots support drug consumption rooms
Research has found that the majority of people in Scotland would support the introduction of drug consumption rooms (DCRs). Drug
Read More13 May
First Minister urged to give low income families urgent cash boost
An open letter calling for emergency funding to prevent child poverty in Scotland has been submitted to the First Minister.
Read More05 May
Lord Advocate gives reassurance that naloxone supply can expand
On Sunday at a media briefing in Edinburgh, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced that “the Lord Advocate has confirmed that – for the duration of
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