Developing research to inform policy and practice

The Drugs Research Network for Scotland aim to create and encourage the sharing of knowledge around drug related issues through collaboration across disciplines, organisations and countries to generate high-quality evidence that will inform developments in policy and practice.

2025 Annual Conference

 

5 June 2025

Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee DD1 5EN

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If costs are a barrier to attending, please email mcalnan@ed.ac.uk

Upcoming Events

 
 

2025 Annual Conference

5 June 2025

University of Dundee

Latest Blog

Why we need EmPATH – a novel psychiatric emergency response to Scotland’s mental health and substance use crises

By Dr. Jane Grassie

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About DRNS

Established in August 2017 and funded by the Scottish Government, the Drugs Research Network for Scotland (DRNS) aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between the contributors, creators and users of drugs research to promote the generation of high-quality evidence that will inform developments in policy and practice. The DRNS aims to foster a strong community to enhance capacity and maximise investment into Scottish drugs research.