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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS)

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A collaboration between academics, service providers, experts by experience and policy makers to facilitate knowledge exchange of drugs research.

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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🔬We're hiring a Research Co-ordinator! 🌟 👥 We are looking for someone with a good knowledge of the drug research community in Scotland to join the team. 🕐️ This post is part time for 1.5 days a week (0.3FTE) until July 2027. 📅 Applications close: 29th September 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/cd6Ci5j
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Research Assistant - Co-ordinator (DRNS)
This is a Research Co-ordinator post with the main responsibility being developing and running seminars and knowledge exchange/research collaboration events, and an annual conference.
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📝 Submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast.  🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📣 We're delighted to welcome Professor Elizabeth Gilchrist as DRNS's new co-convenor!🌟 A huge thank you to @lisaangelica.bsky.social for three brilliant years co-convening DRNS in Edinburgh! We're very grateful for Lisa's commitment to the network, and we wish her all the best for what comes next✨️
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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We've published the latest Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) report, which presents changes on drug trends, harms and use of services in Scotland to inform immediate and short-term actions that reduce drug harms. View the full report 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/RADAR
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Lived experience roles are a key part of a recovery-focused mental health system. We’ve some catching up to do in Scotland but the people we work with across the country are a collective voice for change in the make up of our mental health workforce. #PeerLeadership lnkd.in/p/eTyKucPe
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Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New paper out! 📢 Our systematic review examined school-age outcomes following prenatal opioid exposure, bringing together evidence from 27 studies involving more than 31,000 exposed children. [1/3] onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @uofgshw.bsky.social @dundee.ac.uk @morayhouse.bsky.social
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📣 Evidence brief is now published! 💭 Ketamine Trends in Scotland: Analysis of Police Seizure Data and Review of Early Identification Methods 👥 By Kristin Ceniccola-Campos, Laura Murphy, and Felicity Carlysle-Davies 📰 Read the full report here: buff.ly/gnucCYF
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📣 Our mapping tool has been updated! Thanks to University of Edinburgh student Amelia Duane our mapping tool has been updated up to 2026. Check it out here, and follow the link to upload any additional research you would like to contribute. drns.ac.uk/research-map...
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📣 We held a webinar on 5 May 2026, presented by Prof Michael Eddleston on the RUFUS study and its exploration of flumazenil as a potential treatment for suspected benzodiazepine overdose in emergency settings. 📹️ Watch the full webinar here: buff.ly/C4fGqPF
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The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital? - Drug Research Network Scotland
The Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) held a webinar on the 5th of May 2026, “The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively…
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
📣 Our next webinar is less than a week away! Sign up below⬇️ The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital? 📅 5 May 2026 🕚️ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Online via Teams 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/5O2qCLH
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
📣 Our next webinar is a couple weeks away! The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital? 📅 5 May 2026 🕚️ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Online via Teams 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/5O2qCLH
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 28/04/2026
The @nrs-mh.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting will return Thursday 22 October, at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh. Save the date 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/cale…
The image is a promotional banner for the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Annual Scientific Meeting. It includes the date, Thursday 22 October 2026, and the location, Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh. A circular inset shows a group of people smiling and engaged in conversation. The event is labelled as a free in-person event. NHS Research Scotland Mental Health logos are present. A blue button directs to more information at www.nrs.org.uk/calendar.
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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We've published the latest Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) report, which presents changes on drug trends, harms and use of services in Scotland to inform immediate and short-term actions that reduce drug harms. View the full report: ow.ly/f4HY50YQXUQ
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
📣 Our next webinar is a couple weeks away! The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital? 📅 5 May 2026 🕚️ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Online via Teams 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/5O2qCLH
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
📣 New blog post!✍️ 🗣️ The Ceasefire is Over: Documentation of a Mass Overdose Event on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) by Graeme Strachan 💻️ Read the full blog here: buff.ly/hdzBHod
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James Lind Alliance @jameslindalliance.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📢 New funding opportunity The Office for Life Sciences has launched the £20m Addiction Healthcare Goals - Catalysing Innovation Awards, delivered by Innovate UK. This programme aims to fast-track new solutions to tackle drug and alcohol addiction challenges. ➡️Read more and apply: buff.ly/JrP85id
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
📣 New Webinar! The RUFUS Trial: Could the Benzodiazepine Antidote Flumazenil be used Safely and Effectively Pre-hospital? 📅 5 May 2026 🕚️ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Online via Teams 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/5O2qCLH
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
📣 New blog post! 👥 Meeting People Where They Are: Reflections from the RCGP Addiction Conference by Sophie Given 📰 Read the blog post here: buff.ly/Cr4P9xG
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
📰 New blog post! ✨️ Adventures in Addiction Science: Insights and Innovations from the SSA PhD Symposium and Conference 2025 by Kristina Hnízdilová 💻️ Read the blog here: buff.ly/MNpHZm7
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
📣 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSING TOMORROW 📅 Submit to admin@drns.ac.uk by 13th March 2026 ✨ Details here: buff.ly/MU6ICru 👥 Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction 📅 4 June 2026 📍 Glasgow Caledonian University 🎟️ WAITLIST: buff.ly/87E4KPf
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
📹 Missed our webinar? The recording is now online! 🔬 On 4 March, Dr. Richard Lowrie from the Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health discussed reducing overdose and drug deaths in people facing homelessness and other disadvantages. 🎥 Watch the recording here: buff.ly/n6fzyU7
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Reducing Overdose and Drug Deaths in People Facing Homelessness and Other Disadvantages Webinar
Recording of the webinar in collaboration with the Dr Richard Lowrie from the Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health. Reducing overdose and drug deaths in people facing homelessness and other…
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
📣 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED 📅 Submit to admin@drns.ac.uk by 13th March 2026 ✨ Details here: buff.ly/MU6ICru 👥 Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction 📅 4 June 2026 📍 Glasgow Caledonian University 🎟️ WAITLIST: buff.ly/87E4KPf
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 05/03/2026
If you would like to share your research or shape discussions about addiction science, please consider submitting an application for an oral presentation, poster presentation, or workshop at the 2026 Annual Conference tinyurl.com/32y28hzk
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
📣 Call for abstracts closing in 1 week! Deadline: 7 March 2026 Details here: buff.ly/7G2IiiU ✨ Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction 📅 4 June 2026 📍 Glasgow Caledonian University 🗣️ keynotes from Dr Chelsea Shover & Prof Catherine Comiskey 🎟️ WAITLIST: buff.ly/87E4KPf
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Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre @dhi-scotland.com · 16/02/2026
Funding Opportunity: Advancing Innovation in Drug & Alcohol Addiction Healthcare Innovate UK through the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals programme with up to £20m available across two competitions Closing: 6 May 2026 (11:00am UK time) Learn more: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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Advancing innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare
Organisations can apply for a share of £20 million across two competitions. Projects will advance development of pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech tools to improve treatment recovery and prevention ...
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Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
New fully funded PhD based at @dundee.ac.uk , supervised by Dr Harry Hebert, Prof Lesley Colvin and myself, to investigate Opioid, Gabapentinoid and Antidepressant co‑prescribing. Apply here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... or get in touch if you would like to find out more!
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Trends and characteristics of Opioid, Gabapentinoid and Antidepressant co-prescribing (TOGA) at University of Dundee on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Trends and characteristics of Opioid, Gabapentinoid and Antidepressant co-prescribing (TOGA) at University of Dundee, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Graeme @graeme2030.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
New paper on "Impact of Scotland's first Virtual Consumption app". Thanks @catrionamath.bsky.social @hadidf.bsky.social for support and guidance. Thanks @sheffielduni.bsky.social for Open Access publishing. @profalexstevens.bsky.social for continuing supervision and support. doi.org/10.1186/s129...
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Accessing digital harm reduction services —exploring the impact of the “Here4UScotland” application - Harm Reduction Journal
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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Dr Louise Marryat @lmarryat.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
PLEASE SHARE: 🚨 Two Fully Funded PhD Opportunities – @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgshw.bsky.social 🚨 We’re recruiting for two PhD studentships exploring child and adolescent outcomes following prenatal opioid exposure, working with leading researchers and unique UK-wide administrative datasets 1/4
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📣 2 WEEKS AWAY Reducing Overdose and Drug Deaths in People Facing Homelessness and Other Disadvantages 👥 in collaboration with the Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health 📅 4 March 2026 🕘 11:00 - 12:00 📍 Online via Teams Registration: buff.ly/ZKE44Ni
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Reducing Overdose and Drug Deaths in People Facing Homelessness
in collaboration with the Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📣 NEW EVENT✨ Reducing Overdose and Drug Deaths in People Facing Homelessness and Other Disadvantages 👥 in collaboration with the Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health 📅 4 March 2026 🕘 11:00 - 12:00 📍 Online via Teams Registration: buff.ly/ZKE44Ni
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📣 NEW BLOG POST ✨ Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines/z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use 👥 by Gabriele Vojt, Joanna Kesten, Jennifer Scott, Hannah Family, on behalf of the Benzo Opioid study team Click here to read: buff.ly/17rVOoY
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
✨ Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction 📅 4th June 2026 📍 Glasgow Caledonian University 🗣️ with keynotes from Dr Chelsea Shover & Prof Catherine Comiskey 🎟️ REGISTRATION: buff.ly/87E4KPf 📣 Call for abstracts NOW OPEN, full details here: buff.ly/bZYg5PA Deadline: 7th March 2026
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📢 Call for Applications: Evidence Briefing 📢 We’re commissioning an evidence briefing on the topic of ketamine. 📅 Deadline: 5 pm on 6th February 2026 💰 Funding: Up to £1,000 📩 Send your proposal to admin@drns.ac.uk More details and proposal form ⬇️ buff.ly/ia3McZa
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Graeme @graeme2030.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Our new paper on Digital Harm Reduction and "Here4U Scotland app" from lead author @hadidf.bsky.social. Always a privilege to work and learn from @hadidf.bsky.social and @catrionamath.bsky.social 🙏. Thanks to @profalexstevens.bsky.social for ongoing PhD support 🙏 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 03/02/2026
The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers. Apply now 🔗 tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
Advertisement for the Early Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Chief Scientist Office, featuring two researchers smiling and discussing in a laboratory. Includes the details: "This scheme is designed to build health research capacity in Scotland and as such, it provides the opportunity for both clinical and non–clinical health researchers to develop their research following successful completion of a PhD. Deadline Tuesday 10 March."
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📢 Call for Applications: Evidence Briefing 📢 We’re commissioning an evidence briefing on the topic of ketamine. 📅 Deadline: 5 pm on 6th February 2026 💰 Funding: Up to £1,000 📩 Send your proposal to admin@drns.ac.uk More details and proposal form ⬇️ buff.ly/ia3McZa
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 20/11/2025
The SSA is now accepting applications for full-time PhD studentships. Funding will include a stipend (living allowance), tuition fees, and research and training costs. Find out how to apply: tinyurl.com/y3n5dvk2
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
📢✨️ Dream postdoc job alert: Research Associate – Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Europe (RaRiE). Full-time, 5 year fixed-term job working with @fergusmcneill.bsky.social at University of Glasgow and researchers in the Netherlands and Norway. #Criminology #CrimSky www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPP716/r...
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 27/11/2025
Applications are being invited by @nrsprimarycare.bsky.social for its Researcher Development Fellowship, supporting GPs to build a clinical academic career. Read more and apply 🔗 bit.ly/4nCi5BZ
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
✨ One week to go 📣 Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations Webinar -in collaboration with University of Bristol and University of Bath 📅 28 November 2025 🕘 11:00 AM 📍 Online via Teams Register here: buff.ly/P02pCff
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Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations
A presentation and discussion of research findings on understanding the lethal interaction between benzodiazepines, z-drugs and opioids.
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🗞️ 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
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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 27/10/2025
📣 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
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 28/10/2025
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 🔗 bit.ly/42dY5Of
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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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Access to services for mental ill-health and substance use among people released from prison in Scotland (RELEASE): Retrospective observational cohort study protocol | International Journal ...
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DrugWise @drugwise.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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...
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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.
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
📣 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:
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Benzodiazepines/Z-drugs and Opioid Co-use: Research and Recommendations
A presentation and discussion of research findings on understanding the lethal interaction between benzodiazepines, z-drugs and opioids.
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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
📣 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
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Street Drugs Discussions: Women and Drugs
An analysis of women's drug use and gaps in research due to misogynistic policy.
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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 15/10/2025
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 🔗 www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/clinical-academ…
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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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...
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