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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]