We are conducting a study to explore perceptions and attitudes towards Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs). This is being led by the University of Stirling and involves partnerships between the University of Stirling, Figure 8 Consultancy, Transform Drug Policy Foundation, Glasgow Caledonian University and Liverpool John Moores University. The study has […]
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Overdose prevention during coronavirus lockdown in Edinburgh Blog post in support of International Overdose Awareness Day Author: Wez Steele, Support Worker in rapid access accommodation with lived experience of chronic homelessness and substance use Welcome to the scary and surreal of working in what many would call a “frontline” (I […]
The International Society for Addiction Medicine’s Neuroscience Interest Group (ISAM-NIG) is holding their second webinar entitled Cognitive Training / Rehabilitation Interventions for Addiction Medicine on Tue 23rd June from 2000 – 2200 BST. To join the meeting click: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/733404613 Agenda Introduction and overview of Webinar (Webinar Chairs: Victoria Manning and […]
A DRNS-supported collaboration has received £28,000 funding from the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people who use drugs in Scotland. Of the 55 funded research projects, this is the only one to specifically address the health of people who use illicit […]
The Drugs Research Network for Scotland (DRNS) is keen to support emerging, early career and non-academic researchers to develop capacity across the sector and to ensure that emerging researchers are well-placed to lead on the future of Scottish drugs research. We’d like to find out how we can best support your professional development, and […]
We have compiled a list of documents and web links providing information about harm reduction , treatment and support for people who use drugs during the pandemic from various organisations, both at a global and national level. The list will not be exhaustive, and in a rapidly evolving situation advice […]
International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) Global Survey on COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorder The ISAM Practice and Policy Interest Group (PPIG) is keen to support addiction clinicians globally during this unprecedented and challenging period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ISAM is seeking information from people working in addiction […]
DRNS staff undertook a rapid review of international approaches to the continuity and safety of of Opiate Replacement Therapies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Key international documents were reviewed to identify guidance on dispensing, dosage, clinical management and staffing. This report was produced for the Drug Death Taskforce to support the […]
In November 2019 we presented a poster at the Society for the Study of Addiction conference to share information on DRNS achievements during our first two years of operation. We presented high-level info on our activity and outcomes in: Network development, Collaborative research project development, Knowledge exchange activities and Pathways […]
University of Edinburgh. Tue 21st July. 1:30 – 3:00. We are delighted to announce that Professor Shane Darke will deliver a lecture on his research into NPS-related deaths in Australia. Prof. Darke works at the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales and is a world-leading […]