Last week, @bigissue.com reported on recent deaths related to a new synthetic opioid - cychlorphinethe - and asked why local risk warnings and public information has been delayed getting to frontline services. Read the full report here: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

Are you committed to ending stigma? Why not join us. All we ask is that you call out stigma and discrimination when you experience it and observe it, and work with other members to share how best to understand stigma and fight discrimination. Sign up, its free: zurl.co/J257s

We have also joined forces with @local.gov.uk to highlight the exploitation of vulnerable people through ‘patient brokering’ in this sector. localgovassoc-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/joint-c...

Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2023/4 via @natcen.bsky.social natcen.ac.uk/publications... - Signs of dependence on illicit drugs increased from 3.8% of 16 to 64 year olds in 2014 to 6.7% in 2023/4, mostly related to increases in signs of dependence on cannabis.

Our Director, @harryshapiro.bsky.social is interviewed on the Cutting Through podcast - open.spotify.com/episode/0Y6b...

Our Director Harry Shapiro @harryshapiro.bsky.social speaks on Nitrous Oxide in this BBC Breakfast report. Listen from 1 hour 15 minutes in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

New opportunities for addictions PhD and fellowships launched today! More on the website and more to follow. Watch this space....

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...

ACMD review of the evidence on the use and harms of etomidate - www.gov.uk/government/p...

Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2024 registrations. New stats out from ONS - www.ons.gov.uk/releases/dea...

Press release - Young people given stark warning on deadly risks of taking drugs - www.gov.uk/government/n...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

A really BIG thank you to @phoenixfutures.bsky.social for generously sponsoring DrugWise Daily and helping to keep this free newsletter going for all in the drugs field. Subscribe here dsdaily.org.uk

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

@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...

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

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...

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

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

🧠 New CPD-accredited training! Learn to recognise, challenge + overcome stigma around substance use. Ideal for frontline professionals. 📅 Sept 23 or Nov 19 (Zoom) 💷 From £95 | Free to join network 🎟️ Book now: zurl.co/ZnTJ7 👥 Sponsored places available!

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

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

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...

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...

📣♾📣 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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

“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

🌎🔥 Attention #DrugPolicy community - ISSDP is seeking nominations for a new Vice President! We particularly encourage nominees from the global south. 🔥🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of ISSDP or to advance drug policy scholarship on a global scale. www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...

It's great to see the appointment of Wendy Eley as the Chair of MEAM - Making Every Adult Matter. Liv Corbishley has expertly steered the organisation to becoming an independent charity & I look forward to working with Wendy on the next stage of that process. meam.org.uk/2025/04/29/m...

I wrote about the rise of cocaine gangsterism in Europe

Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) quarterly ​report Scotland - Adulteration of heroin with nitazene-type opioids continues to be reported through RADAR reports and WEDINOS. - publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

On your marks, get set...GROW! 🌱 Applications for our GROW 2025 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth and #addiction early career researchers are now open. ‍💫 APPLY NOW 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow25/

🎙️ You're invited! Join us virtually for the Together for Families Conference on Monday 28 April at 11am 💛 Hear from experts + lived experience on whole-family support. 🧠 Keynotes + Phoenix Futures service talks 🔗 Register your free place: zurl.co/BhLvx #TogetherForFamilies #PhoenixFutures

A guide to the legislation enabling drug services and others to supply take home naloxone without a prescription | Department of Health and Social Care, UK - www.gov.uk/guidance/sup...

University of Edinburgh is leading on a new study exploring the effects of attachment and care experience on intergenerational substance use, and are looking for people with experience of their own or a parent’s substance use, and with care experience. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery funding: 2025 to 2026 - Funding to local councils to help them improve their drug and alcohol treatment and recovery systems, from 2025 to 2026. www.gov.uk/government/p...

"Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room" - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I wrote a piece about ketamine, and why Gen Z are into it unherd.com/2025/03/ket-...