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 […]
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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 […]
In September 2019 DRNS conducted a mapping of research relating to drug-related deaths (DRD) in Scotland. DRNS members and newsletter subscribers were asked to submit details of relevant research and PhDs. The report below summarises the information we received. Our aim is to share information on DRD-related work to reduce […]
The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee have reported on their inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland. The report opens with the statement that “Scotland is in the midst of a drugs crisis” and then sets out a range of areas requiring action at both UK and Scottish levels. […]
The Scottish Government have two new vacancies offering secondment opportunities within the Alcohol and Drug National Support Team. They both offer opportunities to gain experience of working within Scottish Government on high profile and high priority topics for Scottish Ministers. The first vacancy is for an Alcohol and Drugs Quality […]
RESULT stands for the Routine Evaluation of Substance Use and Lifestyle Treatment. It is a web-based toolkit of resources about assessing addiction problems and following progress in overcoming them. RESULT was developed by Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Duncan Raistrick and Addiction Psychologist and trainer Dr Gillian Tober. RESULT provides tools, […]
Join the 5th LEAHN Consultation on ‘Law Enforcement, Drugs & Harm Reduction’ in Edinburgh in October 2019