Scotland’s first local drug-checking service will open in Glasgow in October 2026, allowing people to submit drugs for rapid analysis and receive harm-reduction advice alongside the results. The…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or ‘PrEP’, for HIV has been shown to be highly effective in several real-world studies. Results from the ‘PrEP Impact Trial’ — one of the world’s largest PrEP studies,…

Background The unique challenges faced by vulnerable drug users highlight the urgent need for accessible, immediate digital interventions which people can access anywhere and at any time. This study e...

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Introduction On this page you can find links to outputs and resources from the European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) 2024. The European Web Survey on Drugs collected data between May and July 2024 from ...

Opioid analgesic prescribing has increased significantly with associated concerns about dependence and overdose. This study aimed to explore non-cancer patients’ experiences and views of taking opioid...

This survey asks people with experience of addictions, their carers and families, and healthcare professionals to choose the most important questions for future research

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Jobs and careers with Turning Point - At Turning Point, we support people with substance use issues across the country. We are looking to recruit a registered Pharmacist Prescriber to work within our ...

Background For people experiencing homelessness and problem substance use, access to appropriate services can be challenging. There is evidence that the development of trusting relationships with non-...

In a few days, the UK’s first drug consumption room will open its doors in Glasgow. The centre, known as 'The Thistle’, will provide a clean place for people to inject drugs under medical supervision.

18th Annual ISSDP Conference Save the date: ISSDP 2025 in Manchester, UK, June 11 to 13. ISSDP trustee Rebecca Askew will be hosting the ISSDP conference at Manchester Metropolitan University from …

Background Management of opioid withdrawal in hospital settings is crucial to improve treatment completion and health outcomes among patients who use opioids, such as heroin. Evidence-based clinical g...

The principles to inform the island's future drug policy follows an independent review.

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