1,187 people tragically lost their lives to a preventable drug overdose in Scotland last year. The statistics, published by National
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05 Jul
SDF support open letter raising concerns about contingincies over treatment for vulnerable women
This open letter was originally published in The Herald newspaper on the 4th of July 2019. Dundee City Council recently
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Chair of new national Drug Deaths Taskforce appointed
A new taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland is to be chaired by Professor Catriona
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Stirling researchers awarded NHS grant to tackle prescription opioid overdose
Substance use experts at the University of Stirling have been awarded a £30,000 research grant from NHS Fife to help
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Nurses who work with people who use substances in Scotland views sought for short online survey
Nurses who work directly with people who use substances are being asked to fill out a short survey about the
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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
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Renfrewshire target improving services with new Drug and Alcohol Commission
Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership has set up an alcohol and drugs commission to explore innovative ways of reducing the impact
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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
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Westminster inquiry on problem drug use in Scotland hears evidence from SDF
Scottish Drugs Forum were delighted to host members of the Scottish Affairs Select Committee and assit them with their inquiry
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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.
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