A number of leading advocates of drug decriminalisation and policy reform are to speak at a public event in Inverclyde
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Decriminalisation to be discussed at public event in Inverclyde
Category: Other news
23 Aug
Funding boost for new drugs research network in Scotland
Research into the impact of the use of drugs on people and society in Scotland is set to benefit from
Read More22 Aug
Scottish Families appoints Justina Murray as new CEO
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs have announced that Justina Murray has been appointed as the new CEO of
Read More02 Aug
Drug-related death figures in England and Wales reach record number again
The drug-related deaths figures for England and Wales in 2016 have been published by the Office for National Statistics. A
Read More26 Jul
Study finds rise in Scottish drug deaths due to 1980s inequality
New analysis shows that the risk of drug-related deaths increased in Scotland from the 1990s for those born between 1960
Read More14 Jul
Refresh of ‘Orange Guidelines’ clinical guidance on drug use
A refresh of the UK guidelines on clinical management of drug use and dependence have been published. The guidelines –
Read More14 Jul
UK Government 2017 Drug Strategy launched
The Home Office has launched the UK government’s new drug strategy, which aims to reduce illicit drug use and increase
Read More12 Jul
Assessment of high drug-related deaths in Scotland and six other EU countries published
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) have published a technical report assessing drug-related deaths (DRD) in
Read More10 Jul
New Dundee research centre to focus on psychoactive substances
Part of the new Centre for Excellence in New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Research has been created at the University of
Read More10 Jul
Synthetic drug methiopropamine (MPA) to be placed under Class B
Methiopropamine (MPA) – a synthetic drug which is similar in structure to amphetamine and formerly often marketed as a ‘legal
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