There were 2,917 people who died from an illicit drug overdose in England and Wales in 2018, a rise of
Read More19 Aug
England and Wales see 17% increase in preventable drug-related deaths in 2018
Category: Reports and Resources
16 Aug
Dundee Drugs Commission publishes investigation findings and calls for leadership to promote change
A Commission set up to investigate the root causes behind a rise in drug-related deaths in Dundee, has published its
Read More27 Jun
Global Commission on Drug Policy report debates validity of current drug classifications
The Global Commission on Drug Policy have published their annual report, which this year focuses on the debate of drugs
Read More25 Jun
Find out about all SDF’s work in our new Annual Review for 2018/19
Scottish Drugs Forum are delighted to share with you our Annual Review for 2018/19, which includes various examples of the
Read More24 Jun
New report and funding initaitive seeks to address severe and multiple disadvantages in Scotland
A new report that highlights the impact that severe and multiple disadvantages have on people in Scotland has been published.
Read More28 May
Highest ever rate of drug-related hospital admissions recorded in Scotland
Statistics on the number of drug-related hospital admissions in 2017/18 have been published by the Information Services Division. According to
Read More08 May
SDF submits evidence to Westminster Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry on problem drug use in Scotland
Having consulted with members via an online survey, Scottish Drugs Forum has responded to an inquiry on problem drug use
Read More07 May
Cocaine injecting and homelessness driving factors in Glasgow current HIV outbreak
A study has shown that a rise in cocaine injecting and homelessness are driving factors in a 10-fold increase in
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Hundreds of people in Scotland waiting longer than six weeks to start treatment for drug or alcohol problems
The latest drug and alcohol waiting times for treatment in Scotland have been published and show that there is an
Read More03 Apr
Cross-party support for introduction of drug consumption rooms across the UK
Calls for medically supervised drug consumption rooms (DCRs) have garnered cross-party backing from MPs after the publication of a new
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