04/05/21 This month a new overdose awareness and naloxone poster campaign launched in various cities throughout the UK. Naloxone is
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Overdose awareness and naloxone posters go live in Scotland
Tag: Naloxone
15 Mar
Police Scotland officers administer naloxone for first time in pilot project
12th March 2021 Police Scotland officers have administered naloxone for the first time, within two hours of receiving training in
Read More31 Jul
Importance of peers in naloxone supply highlighted at national practitioner forum
The vital contribution of peers in the naloxone supply chain was recently explored at a development day held by the
Read More29 Jun
‘Irn Bru and Mars Bars’ – Dr Andrew McAuley joins Drugs Uncut podcast to discuss researching drug-related issues
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is available to
Read More12 Jun
Brand new naloxone window stickers will be popping up across Scotland any day now!
The window clings with the well-known ‘save someone’ logo will be provided to local naloxone leads who will distribute to
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Lord Advocate gives reassurance that naloxone supply can expand
On Sunday at a media briefing in Edinburgh, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced that “the Lord Advocate has confirmed that – for the duration of
Read More19 Dec
‘Positive noises’ being made towards Scottish police officers carrying naloxone
The Public Health Minister has noted in a recent debate in the Scottish Parliament that it would be beneficial for
Read More28 Nov
Annual Naloxone in Scotland report suggests programme has increased reach
The NHS’ Information Services Division has released its annual update report on the supply of take-home naloxone in Scotland. The
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County Durham and Darlington unveil plans for police in custody suites to administer naloxone
Police in custody suites in County Durham and Darlington will be able to administer naloxone to people who are experiencing
Read More31 Aug
New e-learning course on how to prevent and reverse an opiate overdose launched to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Scottish Drugs Forum is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free to access e-learning resource, which is dedicated
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