The drug-related deaths figures for England and Wales in 2016 have been published by the Office for National Statistics. A
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Drug-related death figures in England and Wales reach record number again
Category: Other news
26 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 –
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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
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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
Read More26 Jun
George Allan’s Resources Corner – Lessons from History
George Allan, Scottish Drugs Forum’s Chair, has recently published his bi-monthly resources column in Drink and Drug News, this month
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Dr Richard Simpson to recieve OBE in Queen’s Honours
Dr Richard Simpson, a former psychiatrist, GP and longstanding proponent in the addiction field is to receive an OBE as
Read More22 Jun
Big Lottery Fund Scotland opens new collaborative funding opportunity
The Big Lottery Fund Scotland have launched a new fund aimed at making a fundamental shift towards early action in
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