Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS)
@drnscot.bsky.social
A collaboration between academics, service providers, experts by experience and policy makers to facilitate knowledge exchange of drugs research.
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Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations
A presentation and discussion of research findings on understanding the lethal interaction between benzodiazepines, z-drugs and opioids.
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📣 New webinar!✨
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
🗞️ Our November newsletter goes out tomorrow! 📢
Make sure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and more!
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Make sure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and more!
Sign up here! 👉 buff.ly/AH2d9IN
Sign up for the DRNS Monthly Newsletter Here!
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October 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🗞️ Our November newsletter goes out tomorrow! 📢
Make sure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and more!
Sign up here! 👉 buff.ly/AH2d9IN
Make sure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and more!
Sign up here! 👉 buff.ly/AH2d9IN
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📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November
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Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event.
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October.
Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of
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RELEASE protocol paper is out ijpds.org/article/view...
This paper, led by @kjellgren.bsky.social describes how we created the RELEASE dataset, what is in it, and plans for analysis
Results coming soon 1/3
#JusticeHealth
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @stirunicriminology.bsky.social
This paper, led by @kjellgren.bsky.social describes how we created the RELEASE dataset, what is in it, and plans for analysis
Results coming soon 1/3
#JusticeHealth
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @stirunicriminology.bsky.social
Access to services for mental ill-health and substance use among people released from prison in Scotland (RELEASE): Retrospective observational cohort study protocol
| International Journal ...
ijpds.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
RELEASE protocol paper is out ijpds.org/article/view...
This paper, led by @kjellgren.bsky.social describes how we created the RELEASE dataset, what is in it, and plans for analysis
Results coming soon 1/3
#JusticeHealth
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @stirunicriminology.bsky.social
This paper, led by @kjellgren.bsky.social describes how we created the RELEASE dataset, what is in it, and plans for analysis
Results coming soon 1/3
#JusticeHealth
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @stirunicriminology.bsky.social
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Peer Mentoring Evaluation: A report on final research findings - Evaluation findings from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) test of Peer Mentoring for individuals with a substance dependency -
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Peer Mentoring Evaluation: A report on final research findings
Evaluation findings from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) test of Peer Mentoring for individuals with a substance dependency.
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Peer Mentoring Evaluation: A report on final research findings - Evaluation findings from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) test of Peer Mentoring for individuals with a substance dependency -
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
📣 New webinar!✨
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations
A presentation and discussion of research findings on understanding the lethal interaction between benzodiazepines, z-drugs and opioids.
buff.ly
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📣 New webinar!✨
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath
📅 28 November 2025
🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online via Teams
Sign up here:
📣 Street Drugs Discussions: Women and Drugs
✨ Drug Science is holding a webinar on 'Women and Drugs' on Friday 24 October 2025 to discuss women's drug use and current gaps in research
Free registration here: buff.ly/89viXb7
✨ Drug Science is holding a webinar on 'Women and Drugs' on Friday 24 October 2025 to discuss women's drug use and current gaps in research
Free registration here: buff.ly/89viXb7
Street Drugs Discussions: Women and Drugs
An analysis of women's drug use and gaps in research due to misogynistic policy.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📣 Street Drugs Discussions: Women and Drugs
✨ Drug Science is holding a webinar on 'Women and Drugs' on Friday 24 October 2025 to discuss women's drug use and current gaps in research
Free registration here: buff.ly/89viXb7
✨ Drug Science is holding a webinar on 'Women and Drugs' on Friday 24 October 2025 to discuss women's drug use and current gaps in research
Free registration here: buff.ly/89viXb7
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Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships.
Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships.
Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/
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We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We're recruiting for a new CEO!
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond.
Find out more and apply ⬇️
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...
🍃 Green threads - Weaving stories of nature and recovery ✨
New film from Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. Project led by University of Stirling.
Full video: buff.ly/q17qOES
New film from Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. Project led by University of Stirling.
Full video: buff.ly/q17qOES
Green threads - Weaving stories of nature and recovery (subtitled)
A documentary film that shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. This short film features people attending…
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October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🍃 Green threads - Weaving stories of nature and recovery ✨
New film from Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. Project led by University of Stirling.
Full video: buff.ly/q17qOES
New film from Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. Project led by University of Stirling.
Full video: buff.ly/q17qOES
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🌟We're hiring!
Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
October 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🌟We're hiring!
Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
📣 Call for papers!✨
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Journal has opened a call for manuscripts for a special issue on: Including lived experience in substance use research
Submit an abstract by 31 October 2025
More info here:
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Journal has opened a call for manuscripts for a special issue on: Including lived experience in substance use research
Submit an abstract by 31 October 2025
More info here:
Including lived experience in substance use research
Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
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October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📣 Call for papers!✨
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Journal has opened a call for manuscripts for a special issue on: Including lived experience in substance use research
Submit an abstract by 31 October 2025
More info here:
Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Journal has opened a call for manuscripts for a special issue on: Including lived experience in substance use research
Submit an abstract by 31 October 2025
More info here:
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🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team!
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team!
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824
Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?
scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
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Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
September 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship.
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/
📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support Scotland-based early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research.
Applications will remain open until allocated funding has been awarded
📝 Apply here: buff.ly/J1tVKbe
Applications will remain open until allocated funding has been awarded
📝 Apply here: buff.ly/J1tVKbe
September 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support Scotland-based early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research.
Applications will remain open until allocated funding has been awarded
📝 Apply here: buff.ly/J1tVKbe
Applications will remain open until allocated funding has been awarded
📝 Apply here: buff.ly/J1tVKbe
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☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳
Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
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Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
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August 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳
Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-m...
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Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴 and around the 🌎
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Spending the morning at the @stir.ac.uk at this great @drnscot.bsky.social event on young people and substance use. A great line up which includes presentations from @sacasrstir.bsky.social former colleagues!
August 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Spending the morning at the @stir.ac.uk at this great @drnscot.bsky.social event on young people and substance use. A great line up which includes presentations from @sacasrstir.bsky.social former colleagues!
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🔊Don't miss our next Alcohol Occasional with
@sarnalcohol.bsky.social !
Register now for the upcoming seminar on Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme.
12.45 - 2pm, Mon 1 Sep 2025, online
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...
@sarnalcohol.bsky.social !
Register now for the upcoming seminar on Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme.
12.45 - 2pm, Mon 1 Sep 2025, online
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...
August 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🔊Don't miss our next Alcohol Occasional with
@sarnalcohol.bsky.social !
Register now for the upcoming seminar on Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme.
12.45 - 2pm, Mon 1 Sep 2025, online
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...
@sarnalcohol.bsky.social !
Register now for the upcoming seminar on Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme.
12.45 - 2pm, Mon 1 Sep 2025, online
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...
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💜International Overdose Awareness Day – 31 August 2025 💜
NALOXONE TRAINING
📅 Friday 29 August 2025
🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 The Salvation Army, Port Glasgow King Street
NALOXONE TRAINING
📅 Friday 29 August 2025
🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 The Salvation Army, Port Glasgow King Street
August 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💜International Overdose Awareness Day – 31 August 2025 💜
NALOXONE TRAINING
📅 Friday 29 August 2025
🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 The Salvation Army, Port Glasgow King Street
NALOXONE TRAINING
📅 Friday 29 August 2025
🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 The Salvation Army, Port Glasgow King Street
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Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!
August 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!
📣 Rapid Review by Danilo Falzon is now live!✨
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte
August 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📣 Rapid Review by Danilo Falzon is now live!✨
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte
Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions
Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte
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🚨 New RADAR alert re nitazines and synthetic opioids detected in Scotland’s unregulated drug supply.
👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern.
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...
👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern.
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...
August 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🚨 New RADAR alert re nitazines and synthetic opioids detected in Scotland’s unregulated drug supply.
👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern.
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...
👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern.
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...
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We've published findings from a survey of nearly 500 people from across Scotland with experience of using drugs as part of the evaluation of the National Mission on Drugs
In our guest blog, @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social explain how it was carried out🔽
www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...
In our guest blog, @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social explain how it was carried out🔽
www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...
July 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We've published findings from a survey of nearly 500 people from across Scotland with experience of using drugs as part of the evaluation of the National Mission on Drugs
In our guest blog, @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social explain how it was carried out🔽
www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...
In our guest blog, @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social explain how it was carried out🔽
www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...
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The report shows drug-related harms are higher compared to the previous quarter and highlights the serious impact of a rapidly evolving, toxic and unpredictable drug supply.
📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures.
View the full report 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures.
View the full report 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
July 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The report shows drug-related harms are higher compared to the previous quarter and highlights the serious impact of a rapidly evolving, toxic and unpredictable drug supply.
📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures.
View the full report 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures.
View the full report 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
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Our latest RADAR quarterly report shows increased levels of drug-related harm across Scotland, underlining the need for continued action.
📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR.
More info 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...
📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR.
More info 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...
July 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Our latest RADAR quarterly report shows increased levels of drug-related harm across Scotland, underlining the need for continued action.
📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR.
More info 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...
📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR.
More info 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...