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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Jun 26

People deserve support, not punishment. #SupportDontPunish

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Wez Steele @steelewez.bsky.social · Jun 18

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · May 21

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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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · May 19

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/

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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · May 1

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

AFS Calls for Urgent Action on Alcohol Deaths - Laura Mahon, Deputy CEO

YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland

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Correlation – European Harm Reduction Network @correlationnet.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Apr 15

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.

#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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Wez Steele @steelewez.bsky.social · Apr 7

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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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Apr 8

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?...

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...

www.ohchr.org

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Apr 1

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...

BBC One - Disclosure, One More Fix

Will a centre where people can inject illegal drugs under medical supervision save lives?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 27

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...

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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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 27

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...

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 13

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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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 12

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 11

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 10

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 6

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

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

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

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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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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Mar 4

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Feb 20

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👏

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Feb 19

🚨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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

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Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social · Feb 7

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

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