Scottish Drugs Forum

29/01/2026

All this week, we’ve been putting a social media spotlight on the recommendations made in our recent report on long-acting injectable buprenorphine provision.

Enjoying this series? Check out the links in the comments to read the full report or executive summary and watch out for our podcast coming out next week.

Keep swiping to find out about the role of SUPPORT...

28/01/2026

It’s day three of our social media spotlight on our recent evaluation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine provision – and today is all about SUBSTANCE USE.

To read the full report – check out the link in the comments.

27/01/2026

Welcome to day two of our social media spotlight. Today we’re talking about CHOICE WITHIN TREATMENT following our evaluation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine provision.

Remember, you can read our full report by following the link in the comments.

26/01/2026

Jason Wallace, our Lived and Living Experience Programme Manager at SDF, spoke to TalkingDrugs.org about our Living Experience Groups and the powerful statement from the Advocates for Change event.

“We believe that lasting, meaningful change happens when those with the deepest understanding of an issue are not only heard but are central to shaping solutions.”

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/tWnkJwZ

TalkingDrugs is an online space about drugs, sharing global stories and insights about drug use and control.

26/01/2026

All this week, we're putting a social media spotlight on our recent evaluation of long-acting injectable buprenorphine provision.

Keep following to hear our recommendations for the future delivery of long-acting injectable buprenorphine. And, if you want to learn more check out the link to our full research report in the comments.

Today we're focusing on ACCESS.

23/01/2026

🗓️ UPCOMING GLASGOW TRAINING 🗓️

We still have some spaces available on our February and March training courses, delivered both online and in person.

These courses are developed and delivered by SDF and funded by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership & ADP. They are only available to those who work in Glasgow City. If you work outwith this area, please see our Training Calendar for other available courses.

To register or view courses, visit: https://buff.ly/F1nmg4v

22/01/2026

Lynn MacDonald, Service Manager of The Thistle speaks with Drugreporter and explains what the service offers.

21/01/2026

We still have some spaces available for our online Alcohol Awareness training on Wednesday 28 January 💻

Register now at: https://buff.ly/v6SuzZx

20/01/2026

Families Campaign For Change speak with Drugreporter at last year's conference.

19/01/2026

Our Early Bird Offer for in-person Motivational Interviewing training is now open.

Build your MI skills through SDF’s progressive Badge Scheme, starting with the Bronze Badge and the core skills needed to support people who are ambivalent about change.

🗓️ Book by 31 March 2026 to access the discount.

📧 Contact: workforcedevelopment@sdf.org.uk

16/01/2026

Councillor Allan Casey speaks with Drugreporter at our conference last August.

14/01/2026

Have you accessed drug or alcohol support in the last 18 months or supported a loved one who has? Do you live in the Highland area?

Our Peer Research and Engagement team is inviting people to share their experiences.

You can find out more details here: https://buff.ly/Lzvi7mb

By sharing your experience, you can help to ensure that the voices of people with lived and living experience - and their families - shape the future of treatment and support services across Scotland.