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.
Rapid Review
DRNS has published a rapid review on
“Treatments for stimulant use disorder – a rapid review for policy makers and practitioners”
Events Calendar
We have launched an Events Calendar as your go-to hub for all national and international events happening!
If you have an event you would like your event to be featured, please email mcalnan@ed.ac.uk
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.
