Scottish Drugs forum offer a range of free e-learning courses for staff to complete in their own time and can be found at the below link. (Please note: You will need to make an account in order to register for the E-learning courses) https://www.sdftraining.org.uk/online-learning
The Crew 2000 website has an in depth range of drugs information which practitioners may find useful as well as some free downloadable resources: https://www.crew.scot/drugs-information/
We can prevent drug deaths. We just need to know how. Globally, around 150,000 people die due to drug overdose each year. #StopTheDeaths Scotland faces a national public health emergency with drug overdose deaths rising for each of the last seven years to new record highs. In 2020 1,339 people in Scotland died of a drugs… [Continue Reading]
Many services who can supply Naloxone are closed over the festive period – Scottish Ambulance Service will be available throughout the Christmas and new year period. Scottish Ambulance Service is a safe space where anyone at risk of an overdose or likely to witness an overdose can be supplied training and a Naloxone kit from crews.… [Continue Reading]
Do you need help to speak up? Would it help to have an independent person explain things to you or speak up for you? Circles Advocacy helps people to: Have a say about the services they receive Understand their rights Get the right information to help them make choices Raise issues they are worried about… [Continue Reading]
Arrows is a service for anyone worried about alcohol and drug use, whether their own or a loved one’s. Substance use problems can develop over time, and it is important for individuals to recognise where drugs or alcohol are having an impact on their wellbeing, relationships or lifestyle. Support is available to anyone with any concerns,… [Continue Reading]
