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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · 1d

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Aug 29

Good work from you @graeme2030.bsky.social. You are a talented researcher so mentoring is easy. The three of us with @hadidf.bsky.social have been a good wee team and hopefully more collaboration to come.

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The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · Jul 7

Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigma? with Stirling University @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social , Kirsten Horsburgh, @catrionamath.bsky.social and Patricia Tracey

🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Apr 26

What can i say ?- the pain of journal submission - still hate it.

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Printmakers of Scotland @printersofscotland.bsky.social · Mar 24

We will soon announce all our exhibitors for our Festival of Printmaking in August and post images of their work! To have a sneak preview, go to www.printmakersofscotland.com where you can see the names of the printmakers taking part. You can also subscribe for updates.
#printmaking #scotland

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Mar 11

In truth, not yet, but my point was not so much about effectiveness but an acknowledgement of the hard work being put in by our harm reduction and treatment services.
Evaluation is still underway, but we do know Scotland is very different from the US.

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Mar 11

Movement in the right direction at least. It is the harm reduction and increased / improved treatment access that is driving this reduction. Better surveillance bring joined up to responsive services are working better and responded quickly to synthetic options and xylazine threat.

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Mar 9

Yes! Couldn't agree more. I've had project delays which compromised the science because of such contractual delays.

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John Holmes @jholmessheff.bsky.social · Mar 9

The meat of this editorial is about the increasingly insane processes universities are creating for doing simple tasks. And the ever-greater auditing demands funders (and ultimately governments) place on universities. It's worth a read if only to know that someone else feels your pain.

Masud Husain @masudhusain.bsky.social · Mar 6

Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @brain1878.bsky.social If you agree with the sentiments please repost. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness
academic.oup.com/brain/articl...

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The Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · Mar 8

This International Women's Day, we shine a light on powerful stories of strength and survival. Too often, women who use substances face judgment and stigma. By sharing these stories, we call for compassion, not condemnation.

📢 Read their stories here: zurl.co/cOvB8

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Claire Anderson @clairewynn.bsky.social · Mar 8

www.pharmacy.biz/royal-colleg...

Pharmacy faces a new dawn – it’s time to act

A plea to all RPS voting members: Seize this historic opportunity

www.pharmacy.biz

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

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John Ellis @john3llis.bsky.social · Mar 5

Remove it from Spotify his views are harmful to women of all ages. Toxic to young men. A nasty little ball of hate.

Sign the Petition

Demand Spotify Remove Andrew Tate’s Harmful Courses on How to Traffic Women

www.change.org

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Mar 4

So far this has been a much better and more positive place.

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Rob Calder @robcalder.bsky.social · Feb 27

Time to get your poster game up to spec for 2025. Tips from poster prize winners and ECRs on academic conferences. And always good to remember Lisbon...

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Feb 27

🎙️ New podcast episode on conference provisions for early career researchers and tips for award-winning poster design with @robcalder.bsky.social after Lisbon Addictions 2024.

Listen to the full episode: shows.acast.com/addictions-e...

#ResearchSky #AcademicSky

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Andrew Cunningham @andcunningham.bsky.social · Feb 25

📢 @EUDrugsAgency European Web Survey on Drugs 2024: Key findings out today!

www.euda.europa.eu/ewsd2024_en

European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) 2024 | www.euda.europa.eu

Introduction On this page you can find links to outputs and resources from the European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) 2024. The European Web Survey on Drugs collected data between May and July 2024 from ...

www.euda.europa.eu

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Deb Hussey @hussey-deb.bsky.social · Feb 24

Today we launch Click & Deliver naloxone for Rochdale & Oldham. They join @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social services in Somerset, Herefordshire, Leicestershire & Lincolnshire in offering a low threshold way to access naloxone. In those areas? Order a kit 👉
www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 19

We explore the patient perspective on opioid prescriptions for pain management in this qual study.
doi.org/10.3390/phar...

Resentful, Resigned and Respectful: Opioid Analgesics, Pain and Control, a Qualitative Study

Opioid analgesic prescribing has increased significantly with associated concerns about dependence and overdose. This study aimed to explore non-cancer patients’ experiences and views of taking opioid...

doi.org

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · Feb 13

The long-awaited evaluation of Project ADDER is now out, and makes fascinating reading for all with a concern for illicit drug problems in England and Wales. A thread: 1/? ttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-adder-impact-evaluation/project-adder-impact-evaluation#key-findings

Project ADDER: Impact evaluation

www.gov.uk

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 13

Oops I mean Misuse of Drugs Act of course.

Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 13

Your comprehensive and very readable review was such important evidence. I hope our joint bid to revise the MoD was noted by the committee.

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 12

2/2 the importance of treatment services having sufficient resource to provide sufficient wrap around services.

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster for discussing drivers of problem drug use and the role of the Glasgow safe drug consumption facility. We noted the need for review of the Misuse of Drugs Act to enable other facilities. I raised the need for stable housing and.. 1/2

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 10

Indeed! an opportunity to help inform a new group of MPs of the importance of an evidence based public health approach to problem drug use(and hopefully broaden thinking beyond Glasgow)

Andrew McAuley @arjmcauley.bsky.social · Feb 10

Looking forward to giving evidence this week (Wed 0930) at UK Parliament Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry into Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Facility. In good company with @catrionamath.bsky.social @gwshorter.bsky.social and @vkatikireddi.bsky.social

committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...

Committee examines the case for Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility - Committees - UK Parliament

The Scottish Affairs Commitee will begin its inquiry into Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) by hearing from public health and substance abuse specialists. 

committees.parliament.uk

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Catriona Matheson @catrionamath.bsky.social · Feb 6

Still time to participate in the research priority setting exercise for Addictions in the UK. Open to those working in the sector as well as family and people lived/living experience. link below

southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Addictions Priority Setting Survey

This survey asks people with experience of addictions, their carers and families, and healthcare professionals to choose the most important questions for future research

southampton.qualtrics.com

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