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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · 8d

Ketamine deaths increase twenty-fold since 2014 with mixing drugs on the rise - www.kcl.ac.uk/news/ketamin...

Ketamine deaths increase twenty-fold since 2014 with mixing drugs on the rise | King's College London

Deaths due to illicit ketamine use have increased twenty-fold since 2014 – but these deaths are increasingly occurring in complex polydrug settings, raising doubts over whether single-substance drug p...

www.kcl.ac.uk

DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · 22d

Mobile drug consumption units could be introduced in Scotland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mobile drug consumption units could be introduced in Scotland

The Scottish Affairs Committee found smaller mobile facilities could be more cost-effective, while reaching a greater number of drug users.

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · 22d

Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 26d

The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · Sep 6

Diana Johnson is no longer minister for drug policy. Possible replacement is Sarah Jones.

John Rentoul @rentouljohn.bsky.social · Sep 6

The next phase of the reshuffle

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Sep 2

Drug-related deaths in Scotland, 2024 - New statistics out - In 2024, there were 1,017 drug misuse deaths registered in Scotland, a decrease of 13% (155 deaths) compared with 2023 - www.nrscotland.gov.uk/publications...

Drug-related deaths in Scotland, 2024

Statistics on drug related deaths registered in Scotland.

www.nrscotland.gov.uk

DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Aug 19

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Aug 12

RADAR alert issued on nitazenes and contamination of the drugs supply - publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...

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Collective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social · Aug 7

@adfam.bsky.social and Collective Voice are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new group, bringing together organisations supporting #families affected by #substance use and individuals with lived experience, to work together to improve support. www.collectivevoice.org.uk/news/introdu...

Introducing: The New Collective Voice Affected Others Group! - Collective Voice

Adfam and Collective Voice are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new group, bringing together organisations supporting families affected by substance use and individuals with lived experience, to work together to improve support for affected others.

www.collectivevoice.org.uk

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions.
www.gov.uk/government/c...

Ketamine harms assessment

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions.

www.gov.uk

DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Jul 28

Panorama - Britain’s Ketamine Crisis, BBC iPlayer - Hazel Martin talks to users, those being treated in detox and rehab, and doctors being inundated by young patients in need of help - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Panorama - Britain’s Ketamine Crisis

Why are so many people taking ketamine? Hazel Martin talks to users, those being treated in detox and rehab, and doctors being inundated by young patients in need of help.

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Jul 18

If you are conducting research on substance use or addictive behaviours and want to include the views of people with living and lived experience, email [email protected] to see how the APPIE network can help | @nihr-pruaddictions.bsky.social‬

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Jul 8

Drugs smuggled by drone undermining rehabilitation in prisons, watchdog warns - www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Drugs smuggled by drone undermining rehabilitation in prisons, watchdog warns

Chief inspector says jails in England and Wales are overwhelmed by contraband, overcrowding and lack of staff

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The Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · Jun 30

🧠 New CPD-accredited training! Learn to recognise, challenge + overcome stigma around substance use. Ideal for frontline professionals.
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Training — Anti-Stigma Network

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Jun 12

Tributes after sudden death of drugs campaigner Peter Krykant - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant dies, aged 48

Peter Krykant, a former addict, set up a supervised facility from a van which he took around Glasgow.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jun 10

JUST ADVERTISED: interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be the next Chair of the ACMD. Closes July 14th. apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838

Appointment details – Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK GOV.UK

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The Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

Whether you joined us for Part One of our latest webinar series or you will be joining for the first time – you are warmly welcome. Book now and together we can fight stigma - www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · Jun 5

European Drug Report 2025: Trends and Developments now published. EUDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply and key harm reduction interventions. - www.euda.europa.eu/publications...

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · May 30

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2 deaths last weekend in London were from pills confirmed as #nitazenes & similar to pills tested by The Loop.
They looked like oxys BUT it is not known what they were bought as.
Take care whatever pills you take.
Carry #naloxone, check in on friends & test if you can.

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Prof Harry Sumnall @profhrs.bsky.social · May 28

Pleased to see the first report published by the ACMD’s standing committee on prevention. We make several recommendations to government on the importance of a whole system approach to drug prevention / www.gov.uk/government/p...

A whole-system response to drug prevention in the UK

Report on the long-term prevention of drug use and related harms among young people.

www.gov.uk

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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · May 28

New report, "The Cannabis Conundrum - a way forward for London" is out now and concludes that the current laws are not fit for purpose and require some modification -www.london.gov.uk/sites/defaul...

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Prof Harry Sumnall @profhrs.bsky.social · May 22

New ACMD report on semi-synthetic cannabinoids related to tetrahydro-cannabinol and cannabidiol, including recommendation for classification of HHC www.gov.uk/government/p...

Semi-synthetic cannabinoids related to tetrahydro-cannabinol and cannabidiol

ACMD review into the use and harms of SSCs and THCA to identify compounds causing harm which are not captured by the current generic definition for cannabinoids.

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Collective Voice @collective-voice.bsky.social · May 19

The Government is currently advertising the role of Independent Advisor to the UK Government on drugs. This is the role that Dame Carol Black has held for several years, originally appointed under the Conservative Government. 1/3

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Matt Field @fieldmatt.bsky.social · May 7

Pleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...

Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices

Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.

theconversation.com

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The Anti-Stigma Network @anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social · May 1

“I was jealous of a dog because he got food and love” Hannah shares how stigma around mental health & substance use impacts her daily life — and why she’s speaking out to create change. Read her powerful story: zurl.co/YeTBl #Stigma #MentalHealth #LivedExperience

Fighting Everyday Discrimination — Anti-Stigma Network

In our latest blog, Hannah courageously shares her story of strength, recovery, and the harsh realities of being judged and mistreated in everyday places — pharmacies, supermarkets, and even healthcare settings.

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