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.

Upcoming Events

 

The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital?

Online via Teams
5th May 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction

 

4 June 2026

Glasgow Caledonian University

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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.