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.
Words Matter
We are hosting a knowledge exchange event with Turning Point Scotland on the importance of language when communicating about alcohol and other drugs.
5 December 2024 online via Teams
Rapid Review
DRNS has published a rapid review on
“Treatments for stimulant use disorder – a rapid review for policy makers and practitioners”
Latest Blog
The Consequences of a Single Story in Paramedic Education
by Bobby Garvie, Jennifer McGlashan, & Gary Rutherford
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.
