Scotland’s drug strategy is to be “refreshed” as Scotland continues to face significant challenges including rising numbers of drug-related deaths.
Read More27 Jul
Scotland’s drug strategy to be refreshed
Month: July 2017
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 More06 Jul
Harm reduction information on pills, crystals and powders
Following the recent incidents in the UK with MDMA, Scottish Drugs Forum are advising people to be cautious if considering
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