30 September 2022 The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has published a report that confirms the challenge in implementing Medication
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22 Sep
Introductory online course launched for LGBTQI+ Substance Use
22 September 2022 A free to access e-learning course on LGBTQI+ Substance Use has been launched by Scottish Drugs Forum
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Evaluation shows value of national multi media naloxone campaign
21 September 2022 An evaluation of last year’s “How to Save a Life” campaign undertaken by Glasgow Caledonian University and
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Disruption of supply of water for injection in Scotland – what people need to know
14 September 2022 26 October Update: There continues to be a supply issue with 5ml plastic ampoules of sterile water
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National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths
28 July 2022 National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths New statistics show that
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Staff Changes at SDF
4th July 2022 A restructure within the management team at Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) will allow more efficient management and
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Minister sets precedent invoking new powers in response to report on progress on implementation of MAT Standards
24 June 2022 The Minister for Drug Policy, Angela Constance, made a scheduled statement in Parliament yesterday afternoon and announced
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Edinburgh Cabbies to Carry Naloxone
24 May 2022 Cab drivers for Edinburgh’s Central Taxis have agreed to carry naloxone as part of a campaign to
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SDF Publish Report on the Experiences of Those Who Have Provided Emergency Help to Someone Experiencing an Overdose
20 May 2022 A new report describes the experiences of people who have given assistance to someone who presented as
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Meet the Team: Learning Centre
Lynne Macdonald Lynne has worked at SDF for 3 and a half years and is currently Training and Development Officer
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