Scottish Drugs Forum
@scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social
Scottish Drugs Forum is the membership-based national charity committed to improving Scotland's approach to drug-related issues.
People deserve support, not punishment. #SupportDontPunish
June 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
People deserve support, not punishment. #SupportDontPunish
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Great day @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social co-piloting @Paula Duffy delivering naloxone training for trainers to 11 residents who can then train their peers to be supplied naloxone prior to liberation.
#StopTheDeaths
#StopTheDeaths
June 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Great day @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social co-piloting @Paula Duffy delivering naloxone training for trainers to 11 residents who can then train their peers to be supplied naloxone prior to liberation.
#StopTheDeaths
#StopTheDeaths
Our CEO, Kirsten Horsburgh, reflects on an impactful two years leading Scottish Drugs Forum. Read her thoughts and the full story here: sdf.org.uk/reflections-...
Reflections From My First Two Years as CEO of Scottish Drugs Forum - Scottish Drugs Forum
When I stepped into the role of CEO two years ago, I knew I was taking on more…
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May 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our CEO, Kirsten Horsburgh, reflects on an impactful two years leading Scottish Drugs Forum. Read her thoughts and the full story here: sdf.org.uk/reflections-...
We’re hiring!
After nearly 20 years of shaping Scotland’s approach to drug policy, Austin Smith is retiring and we’re looking for a new Head of Policy & Comms to take the lead at SDF.
➡️ Apply by 02.06
🗓 Interviews on 16.06
📍 Home-based with travel to Glasgow
Full role info: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
After nearly 20 years of shaping Scotland’s approach to drug policy, Austin Smith is retiring and we’re looking for a new Head of Policy & Comms to take the lead at SDF.
➡️ Apply by 02.06
🗓 Interviews on 16.06
📍 Home-based with travel to Glasgow
Full role info: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
May 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We’re hiring!
After nearly 20 years of shaping Scotland’s approach to drug policy, Austin Smith is retiring and we’re looking for a new Head of Policy & Comms to take the lead at SDF.
➡️ Apply by 02.06
🗓 Interviews on 16.06
📍 Home-based with travel to Glasgow
Full role info: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
After nearly 20 years of shaping Scotland’s approach to drug policy, Austin Smith is retiring and we’re looking for a new Head of Policy & Comms to take the lead at SDF.
➡️ Apply by 02.06
🗓 Interviews on 16.06
📍 Home-based with travel to Glasgow
Full role info: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
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Today, along with more than 70 other organisations, we are calling for the #ScottishGovernment to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement our roadmap for delivery to reduce #AlcoholDeaths
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#AlcoholEmergency
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#AlcoholEmergency
AFS Calls for Urgent Action on Alcohol Deaths - Laura Mahon, Deputy CEO
YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland
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May 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today, along with more than 70 other organisations, we are calling for the #ScottishGovernment to use the final year before the election to take urgent action on alcohol harm and implement our roadmap for delivery to reduce #AlcoholDeaths
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pxf...
#AlcoholEmergency
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#AlcoholEmergency
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Excited to share this new publication from the @correlationnet.bsky.social, highlighting innovative harm reduction initiatives across Europe.
Scotland’s ground-breaking peer naloxone program in prisons - delivered by SDF is featured as a case study.
Scotland’s ground-breaking peer naloxone program in prisons - delivered by SDF is featured as a case study.
#monitoringhreurope #harmreduction #naloxone #prisonhealthcare | Correlation - European Harm Reduction Network
🔹 Peer-led harm reduction in prisons: Lessons from Scotland
Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme highlights the role of peer-led initiatives in making naloxone accessible in prison settings. This ca...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Excited to share this new publication from the @correlationnet.bsky.social, highlighting innovative harm reduction initiatives across Europe.
Scotland’s ground-breaking peer naloxone program in prisons - delivered by SDF is featured as a case study.
Scotland’s ground-breaking peer naloxone program in prisons - delivered by SDF is featured as a case study.
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It's was great to get in and connect with the 2 groups of naloxone peer champions @scottishprisons.bsky.social in HMP Dumfries. Great chat about how the model could be improved to #StopTheDeaths
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April 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's was great to get in and connect with the 2 groups of naloxone peer champions @scottishprisons.bsky.social in HMP Dumfries. Great chat about how the model could be improved to #StopTheDeaths
@scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social
@scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social
The UN recognises Scotland's pioneering Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use
See SDF's webinar with Professor Alan Miller who led the National Collaborative youtu.be/kL19e4rVqpc?...
See SDF's webinar with Professor Alan Miller who led the National Collaborative youtu.be/kL19e4rVqpc?...
An effective and humane approach to drug policies
Supported by UN Human Rights, countries are adopting drug polices that shift away from punishment and criminalization towards a more humane and effective approach that focuses on health and human righ...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The UN recognises Scotland's pioneering Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use
See SDF's webinar with Professor Alan Miller who led the National Collaborative youtu.be/kL19e4rVqpc?...
See SDF's webinar with Professor Alan Miller who led the National Collaborative youtu.be/kL19e4rVqpc?...
BBC Scotland Disclosure documentary on the history of drug policy and service provision in Scotland including interview with SDF CEO Kirsten Horsburgh.
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - Disclosure, One More Fix
Will a centre where people can inject illegal drugs under medical supervision save lives?
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April 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
BBC Scotland Disclosure documentary on the history of drug policy and service provision in Scotland including interview with SDF CEO Kirsten Horsburgh.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Scottish Drugs Forum is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
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Scottish Drugs Forum Pays Tribute to Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy - Scottish Drugs Forum
Scottish Drugs Forum is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and…
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March 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scottish Drugs Forum is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Christina McKelvie, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
sdf.org.uk/scottish-dru...
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People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters #StopTheDeaths
Read more information here: sdf.org.uk/.../03/SDF-O...
Read more information here: sdf.org.uk/.../03/SDF-O...
March 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters #StopTheDeaths
Read more information here: sdf.org.uk/.../03/SDF-O...
Read more information here: sdf.org.uk/.../03/SDF-O...
People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters.
RAISED CONCERN AFTER RISE IN SUDDEN OVERDOSES IN PEOPLE USING HEROIN IN SCOTLAND - Scottish Drugs Forum
To view and/or download the overdose alert resource – CLICK HERE There is concern about clusters of drug…
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March 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
People have reported sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin, with a rapid onset of overdose. Further testing is underway to identify the specific drugs involved in these clusters.
During an overdose a person's lips, or fingertips, will turn blue (cyanosis) due to the lack of oxygen in the blood. If a person is unresponsive and has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, call 999 immediately. #StopTheDeaths
March 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
During an overdose a person's lips, or fingertips, will turn blue (cyanosis) due to the lack of oxygen in the blood. If a person is unresponsive and has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, call 999 immediately. #StopTheDeaths
When someone is experiencing an overdose the person’s skin will be pale or ashen and the person may also feel cold or sweaty to touch
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #StopTheDeaths
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #StopTheDeaths
March 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
When someone is experiencing an overdose the person’s skin will be pale or ashen and the person may also feel cold or sweaty to touch
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #StopTheDeaths
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #StopTheDeaths
When someone is experiencing an overdose, they are dying because they cannot breathe due to drugs like opiates switching off this vital signal to the lungs. Shallow breathing means breaths can be reduced to 3-4 breaths per min instead of the usual 12-20 breaths. #StopTheDeaths
March 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When someone is experiencing an overdose, they are dying because they cannot breathe due to drugs like opiates switching off this vital signal to the lungs. Shallow breathing means breaths can be reduced to 3-4 breaths per min instead of the usual 12-20 breaths. #StopTheDeaths
When someone is experiencing an overdose, they are unconscious and therefore completely unresponsive. When you try to wake them, an unresponsive person will not respond by speaking, opening their eyes or moving.
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #stopthedeaths
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #stopthedeaths
March 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
When someone is experiencing an overdose, they are unconscious and therefore completely unresponsive. When you try to wake them, an unresponsive person will not respond by speaking, opening their eyes or moving.
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #stopthedeaths
For more info visit stopthedeaths.com #stopthedeaths
Would you recognise the signs of an overdose?
If a person is unresponsive & has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, they could be experiencing an overdose. Call 999 & administer naloxone. We CAN prevent drug deaths www.StopTheDeaths.com
If a person is unresponsive & has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, they could be experiencing an overdose. Call 999 & administer naloxone. We CAN prevent drug deaths www.StopTheDeaths.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Would you recognise the signs of an overdose?
If a person is unresponsive & has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, they could be experiencing an overdose. Call 999 & administer naloxone. We CAN prevent drug deaths www.StopTheDeaths.com
If a person is unresponsive & has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils, they could be experiencing an overdose. Call 999 & administer naloxone. We CAN prevent drug deaths www.StopTheDeaths.com
The recording of our webinar 'Polysubstance Use and Cocaine: Engaging and Supporting People' is now available to watch on our YouTube💻
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
March 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The recording of our webinar 'Polysubstance Use and Cocaine: Engaging and Supporting People' is now available to watch on our YouTube💻
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
We are recruiting now for the National Traineeship in the following areas:
📍Borders
📍Highland
📍North Lanarkshire
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025
For more information or to apply: buff.ly/19dMM6L
📍Borders
📍Highland
📍North Lanarkshire
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025
For more information or to apply: buff.ly/19dMM6L
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are recruiting now for the National Traineeship in the following areas:
📍Borders
📍Highland
📍North Lanarkshire
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025
For more information or to apply: buff.ly/19dMM6L
📍Borders
📍Highland
📍North Lanarkshire
Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025
For more information or to apply: buff.ly/19dMM6L
Few spaces left for Alcohol Awareness in March
Designed & delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP.
✅ Alcohol use in Scotland
✅ Unit content & low-risk drinking guidelines
✅ Reasons why people drink
✅ Effects & costs of alcohol use
✅ Key resources & support services
Sign up
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Designed & delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP.
✅ Alcohol use in Scotland
✅ Unit content & low-risk drinking guidelines
✅ Reasons why people drink
✅ Effects & costs of alcohol use
✅ Key resources & support services
Sign up
buff.ly/3oX76GL
February 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Few spaces left for Alcohol Awareness in March
Designed & delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP.
✅ Alcohol use in Scotland
✅ Unit content & low-risk drinking guidelines
✅ Reasons why people drink
✅ Effects & costs of alcohol use
✅ Key resources & support services
Sign up
buff.ly/3oX76GL
Designed & delivered by SDF, funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP.
✅ Alcohol use in Scotland
✅ Unit content & low-risk drinking guidelines
✅ Reasons why people drink
✅ Effects & costs of alcohol use
✅ Key resources & support services
Sign up
buff.ly/3oX76GL
Trish, one of our Senior Learning & Development Officers, completed CRAFFT training and Multiple Risk with school nurses recently in Glasgow.
These important courses, developed & delivered by SDF & funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP, are making a positive impact in the community.
Well done to everyone👏
These important courses, developed & delivered by SDF & funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP, are making a positive impact in the community.
Well done to everyone👏
February 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Trish, one of our Senior Learning & Development Officers, completed CRAFFT training and Multiple Risk with school nurses recently in Glasgow.
These important courses, developed & delivered by SDF & funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP, are making a positive impact in the community.
Well done to everyone👏
These important courses, developed & delivered by SDF & funded by Glasgow HSCP & ADP, are making a positive impact in the community.
Well done to everyone👏
🚨EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW🚨
Scottish Drugs Forum’s annual #StopTheDeaths conference returns in 2025 with a two-day event dedicated to reducing drug-related deaths & harms
📅 27th & 28th August
📍Radisson Blu Glasgow
For more info & to grab your discounted Early Bird tickets: buff.ly/3Czb3wB
Scottish Drugs Forum’s annual #StopTheDeaths conference returns in 2025 with a two-day event dedicated to reducing drug-related deaths & harms
📅 27th & 28th August
📍Radisson Blu Glasgow
For more info & to grab your discounted Early Bird tickets: buff.ly/3Czb3wB
February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW🚨
Scottish Drugs Forum’s annual #StopTheDeaths conference returns in 2025 with a two-day event dedicated to reducing drug-related deaths & harms
📅 27th & 28th August
📍Radisson Blu Glasgow
For more info & to grab your discounted Early Bird tickets: buff.ly/3Czb3wB
Scottish Drugs Forum’s annual #StopTheDeaths conference returns in 2025 with a two-day event dedicated to reducing drug-related deaths & harms
📅 27th & 28th August
📍Radisson Blu Glasgow
For more info & to grab your discounted Early Bird tickets: buff.ly/3Czb3wB
Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
February 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
February 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Nitazenes have been found in heroin & benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs.
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw
View the full suite of resources here: buff.ly/3Q65Lvw