🗞️ Our November newsletter goes out tomorrow! 📢 Make sure you’re signed up to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and more! Sign up here! 👉 buff.ly/AH2d9IN

📣 Introducing new funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences tinyurl.com/mrxwrh8k | Applications for PhD studentships and fellowships open on 3 November

Abstract submissions are open for Scotland's 2026 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) event. Presentation and poster abstracts, as well as workshop proposals, are being accepted until Friday 31 October. Submit now 🔗 https://bit.ly/42dY5Of

RELEASE protocol paper is out ijpds.org/article/view... This paper, led by @kjellgren.bsky.social describes how we created the RELEASE dataset, what is in it, and plans for analysis Results coming soon 1/3 #JusticeHealth @sacasrstir.bsky.social @stirunicriminology.bsky.social

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...

📣 New webinar!✨ Join us for "Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations" with the University of Bristol and University of Bath 📅 28 November 2025 🕘 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Online via Teams Sign up here:

📣 Street Drugs Discussions: Women and Drugs ✨ Drug Science is holding a webinar on 'Women and Drugs' on Friday 24 October 2025 to discuss women's drug use and current gaps in research Free registration here: buff.ly/89viXb7

Applications are now open for the next intake of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships. Find out more about the scheme, and apply by midday on Wednesday 19 November 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academic-fellowship-now-open-for-applications/

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

🍃 Green threads - Weaving stories of nature and recovery ✨ New film from Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research shares the success stories of people who have used nature in their recovery from substance use. Project led by University of Stirling. Full video: buff.ly/q17qOES

🌟We're hiring! Communications Officer FT 37.5 hours £34,043 – £38,824 Closes 17 October 2025 Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience? scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...

📣 Call for papers!✨ Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy Journal has opened a call for manuscripts for a special issue on: Including lived experience in substance use research Submit an abstract by 31 October 2025 More info here:

🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! Full time (37.5 hours) £34,043 – £38,824 Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience? scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...

Applications are now open for the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government's NHS Researcher Development Fellowship. The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 17 December 🔗 https://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/fellowship-funding/csonhsrdf/

📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support Scotland-based early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. Applications will remain open until allocated funding has been awarded 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/J1tVKbe

☕️SHAAP's latest media monitor is here🥳 Read the latest #AlcoholNews and #AlcoholResearch from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and around the 🌎 Read here: mailchi.mp/rcpe/shaap-m... Subscribe: shaap.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Spending the morning at the @stir.ac.uk at this great @drnscot.bsky.social event on young people and substance use. A great line up which includes presentations from @sacasrstir.bsky.social former colleagues!

🔊Don't miss our next Alcohol Occasional with @sarnalcohol.bsky.social ! Register now for the upcoming seminar on Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme. 12.45 - 2pm, Mon 1 Sep 2025, online 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-oc...

💜International Overdose Awareness Day – 31 August 2025 💜 NALOXONE TRAINING 📅 Friday 29 August 2025 🕧 12:30pm – 2:00pm 📍 The Salvation Army, Port Glasgow King Street

Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!

📣 Rapid Review by Danilo Falzon is now live!✨ Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte

🚨 New RADAR alert re nitazines and synthetic opioids detected in Scotland’s unregulated drug supply. 👉 Read more about increasing availability, rising harms, and continuing concern. publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/au...

We've published findings from a survey of nearly 500 people from across Scotland with experience of using drugs as part of the evaluation of the National Mission on Drugs In our guest blog, @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social explain how it was carried out🔽 www.publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/202...

The report shows drug-related harms are higher compared to the previous quarter and highlights the serious impact of a rapidly evolving, toxic and unpredictable drug supply. 📊 Our infographics share some of the key figures. View the full report 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Our latest RADAR quarterly report shows increased levels of drug-related harm across Scotland, underlining the need for continued action. 📺 Hear from Dr Tara Shivaji, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Scotland and Lead of RADAR. More info 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/ju...

We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.

Applications will close at the end of the day today!

📣 New Event!✨ Join us for "Young People and Substance Use" 📅 19 August 2025 📍 Stirling 🕘 10:00 - 13:30 Stay tuned for more details! Free sign up here: buff.ly/6EZOmMC

🚨 Call for papers 🚨 NEW SPECIAL ISSUE on "Digital-physical hybridity in drug markets and harm reduction" guest-edited by @monicabarratt.bsky.social @thomasfriissogaard.bsky.social & Robin van der Sanden. Abstracts are due September 20! 🔗 www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pa...

Join us for a discussion on #HarmReduction, the #RightToHealth & #DrugPolicyReform at #HRC59. 🗓️ Fri. 27 June 2025 📍 Geneva / Online #SupportDontPunish  More info:

The #GCDP will hold an event on global drug policy, public health & intl cooperation: 📅 30 June 2025, 6:30pm – 7:30pm GMT 📍 @chathamhouse.org‬ & Online 🔗 Registration required: tinyurl.com/5n6bea5j Comm'rs Santos, Arbour & Zedillo will explore evidence-based responses to today’s drug challenges.

On 5 June 2025, DRNS held its Annual Conference at the University of Dundee, bringing together academic researchers, practitioners and clinicians, third sector representatives, and people with living/lived experience to hear and share research. 👉 Read the event report here:

📢Calling all ECRs and PhD students! Applications for conference funding support will close this Friday!

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. 📅 Applications close Friday 27th June 2025 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/gmcuxbm

📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. 📅 Applications close Friday 20th June 2025 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/gmcuxbm

@drnscot.bsky.social @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social Attending the DRNS Annual Conference today in Dundee! Looking forward to the parallel sessions on many interesting topics. We’re in the foyer with resources all day.

Pleased our paper is out today: relational influences on help-seeking for mental health and substance use among marginalised people bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e090349.full We present follow on research with justice-involved ppl @ DRNS conference later @drnscot.bsky.social Team ⬇️ #JusticeHealth

Excited to be attending the Drugs Research Network Scotland annual conference today in Dundee. Looking forward to hearing from a variety of speakers sharing research across drug policy, treatment, and substance use. @drnscot.bsky.social

🗣️ We've published a summary from our "Meaningful Engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research" event — a deep dive into experiences and practices of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research in Scotland. Full report here: buff.ly/zCM8bpB

📣 We are offering bursaries (up to £300) to support early career researchers and PhD students to attend or present at conferences related to drugs research. 📅 Applications close Friday 20th June 2025 📝 Apply here: buff.ly/gmcuxbm

📣 Just 1 more week until "Mothers and Substance Use"✨ 📅 22 May 2025 🕘 10:00 - 13:00 📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online Sign up here: buff.ly/IibjGN5 Programme below⬇️

📣 We’re inviting poster abstract submissions for our 2025 Annual Conference!✨ We will print and bring the posters to the venue! Submit your abstract to [email protected] Full details below⬇️

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...

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_...

Drug Policy Researchers! Don't forget to submit your policy-relevant drug research poster abstract by April 30th so you can present your findings at our upcoming Reform Conference in Detroit! More information here: reformconference.org/research

🎙️ 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

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/

📣 Join us for our upcoming events!✨ 👩‍👧 Mothers and Substance Use 📅 22 May 2025 📍 Edinburgh or Online via Teams 🔗Register here: buff.ly/YvOoi0k 🗣️ Annual Conference 2025 📅 5 June 2025 📍 Dundee 🔗Register here: buff.ly/Y4lwDNo

🌟 We’re excited to announce the first speaker for our upcoming event on Mothers and Substance Use — Dr. Miriam Boeri! 📅 22 May 2025 🕘 10:00 - 13:00 📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online Registration➡️ buff.ly/CQSgQPG 📥 Email [email protected] if there are issues registering on Eventbrite