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
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/
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...
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
SDF can be commissioned to produce & deliver bespoke training.
We can:
💡Develop training designed to meet the needs of your organisation or group
💡Deliver training exclusively to a group of staff at your organisation
💡Adapt the content of existing training or make bespoke content
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We can:
💡Develop training designed to meet the needs of your organisation or group
💡Deliver training exclusively to a group of staff at your organisation
💡Adapt the content of existing training or make bespoke content
buff.ly/413TkXo
February 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
SDF can be commissioned to produce & deliver bespoke training.
We can:
💡Develop training designed to meet the needs of your organisation or group
💡Deliver training exclusively to a group of staff at your organisation
💡Adapt the content of existing training or make bespoke content
buff.ly/413TkXo
We can:
💡Develop training designed to meet the needs of your organisation or group
💡Deliver training exclusively to a group of staff at your organisation
💡Adapt the content of existing training or make bespoke content
buff.ly/413TkXo
The recording of 'Young People and Drugs: Early Intervention & Harm Prevention' is available to watch on our YouTube channel 💻
You can also access Winning Scotland's presentation slides from the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday!
buff.ly/3Q84zI9
You can also access Winning Scotland's presentation slides from the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday!
buff.ly/3Q84zI9
February 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The recording of 'Young People and Drugs: Early Intervention & Harm Prevention' is available to watch on our YouTube channel 💻
You can also access Winning Scotland's presentation slides from the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday!
buff.ly/3Q84zI9
You can also access Winning Scotland's presentation slides from the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday!
buff.ly/3Q84zI9
We are Hiring! 📣
We are pleased to be recruiting SVQ Assessors and Internal Verifiers (Freelance) as part of our SDF SVQ Centre.
For more information on the job roles and how to apply please follow the link below 👇🏼
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We are pleased to be recruiting SVQ Assessors and Internal Verifiers (Freelance) as part of our SDF SVQ Centre.
For more information on the job roles and how to apply please follow the link below 👇🏼
buff.ly/3KYyn7l
February 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We are Hiring! 📣
We are pleased to be recruiting SVQ Assessors and Internal Verifiers (Freelance) as part of our SDF SVQ Centre.
For more information on the job roles and how to apply please follow the link below 👇🏼
buff.ly/3KYyn7l
We are pleased to be recruiting SVQ Assessors and Internal Verifiers (Freelance) as part of our SDF SVQ Centre.
For more information on the job roles and how to apply please follow the link below 👇🏼
buff.ly/3KYyn7l
Yesterday we attended @drnscot.bsky.social 'Meaningful Engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research' event where Samantha our Research & Peer Engagement Senior Officer presented on how to support meaningful involvement of people with lived & living experience.
Thanks again for inviting us!
Thanks again for inviting us!
January 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yesterday we attended @drnscot.bsky.social 'Meaningful Engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research' event where Samantha our Research & Peer Engagement Senior Officer presented on how to support meaningful involvement of people with lived & living experience.
Thanks again for inviting us!
Thanks again for inviting us!
We're delighted to be joining partners & the local community in Fort William & Milton to promote community support & improve access to treatment for those affected by alcohol and other drug use. Hope you can join us!
Tickets:
Fort William buff.ly/4hwG8zG
Milton buff.ly/3Eq7BEN
Tickets:
Fort William buff.ly/4hwG8zG
Milton buff.ly/3Eq7BEN
January 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We're delighted to be joining partners & the local community in Fort William & Milton to promote community support & improve access to treatment for those affected by alcohol and other drug use. Hope you can join us!
Tickets:
Fort William buff.ly/4hwG8zG
Milton buff.ly/3Eq7BEN
Tickets:
Fort William buff.ly/4hwG8zG
Milton buff.ly/3Eq7BEN
The third of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series
'Polysubstance use and cocaine: Engaging and supporting people'
📅Wednesday 26 February
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: sdf.org.uk/event/polysu... 💻
January 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The third of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series
'Polysubstance use and cocaine: Engaging and supporting people'
📅Wednesday 26 February
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: sdf.org.uk/event/polysu... 💻
📣SAVE THE DATE📣
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣SAVE THE DATE📣
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
We are Hiring! 📣
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
January 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We are Hiring! 📣
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
The second of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series 'Young People and Drugs - Early Interventions and Harm Prevention'
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
January 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The second of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series 'Young People and Drugs - Early Interventions and Harm Prevention'
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
On our most recent episode of Drugs Uncut, we were joined by Dr Saket Priyadarshi & Gillian Ferguson to discuss the background to delivering the UK's first drug consumption room - the issues it will address; how it's been designed & delivered and how its impacts will be evaluated.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On our most recent episode of Drugs Uncut, we were joined by Dr Saket Priyadarshi & Gillian Ferguson to discuss the background to delivering the UK's first drug consumption room - the issues it will address; how it's been designed & delivered and how its impacts will be evaluated.
buff.ly/3ZwYRUe
buff.ly/3ZwYRUe