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.
Evidence Briefing – Call for applications
We’re commissioning an evidence briefing on the topic of ketamine.
Proposals due: 5 pm on 6th February 2026
Funding: Up to £1,000
Send your proposal to admin@drns.ac.uk
Click here for more details on the call and the proposal form
Annual Conference 2026
Save the date!
4 June 2026
Glasgow
Stay tuned!
Rapid Review
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
by Danilo Falzon
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.
