Whether the particular mode of power be force, coercion, bargaining, or influence, we are all subject to social control. That is, we are all variously impacted by laws, and social expectations, with the attainment of desired outcomes typically involving compromise and conformity. It stands to reason then, that those least […]
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"Does this mean the service users are equal to the professionals that serve them? That the playing field is level? Or am I some kind of bizarre bridge between social statuses?"
Professor Alexander Baldacchino, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Addictions (University of St Andrews) has been invited to work with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to lead the development of a programme of work for the area of substance use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO). This temporary position as an […]
Dr Rebecca Foster, Research Fellow, Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services & Research, University of Stirling. Have you ever gone to a nice conference and enjoyed it, but felt a bit uncomfortable, a little guilty and a bit hypocritical at the same time? This year (2019) was the 8th year […]
Overdose Prevention in Scotland: what can we learn from British Columbia? Prof. Bernie Pauly and Dr Bruce Wallace from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research delivered an an interactive workshop for 100 Scottish delegates in Dundee on Tue. 14th May 2019. The event was jointly organised by DRNS, Scottish […]
On 7th May, DRNS’ Dr Tessa Parkes and Professor Catriona Matheson, along with Dr Emily Tweed (University of Glasgow) and Dr Andrew McAuley (Glasgow Caledonian University & Health Protection Scotland), gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into problem drug use in Scotland. They provided evidence for the high […]
THe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are recruiting members to the committee developing a clinical guideline on safe prescribing and withdrawal management of prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal. The role is open to clinicians who have a pharmaceutical or general practice background in primary are […]
The Needle Exchange Surveillance Initiative (NESI) aims to measure and monitor the prevalence of bloodborne viruses and injecting risk behaviours among people who inject drugs in Scotland. Regular NESI studies are delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and NHS Scotland. GCU are recruiting a team of Survey Assistants to assist […]
As you might be aware, the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster have launched an inquiry into the Use and Misuse of Drugs in Scotland. The Committee are currently recruiting for a specialist adviser who has expert knowledge of the social, legal, policy and political issues surrounding drug use. Understanding of […]
Alison Thewliss MP (Glasgow Central, SNP) is pursuing a Bill in Westminster to make legal provision for Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities across the UK. The Bill: sets out principles for the Secretary of State to licence facilities based on applications that demonstrate fitness for purpose of staff, premises and protocols. […]