New vacancy for a Drug Related Deaths Research and Prevention Co-ordinator (fixed term) in our Faculty (deadline 10th July). Please see jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/internal/vacan…

Last couple of days to submit your abstract to present at the fantastic Society for the Study of Addiction PhD symposium (deadline 3rd July). Great opportunity to network and learn about the latest up and coming research in addiction sciences. More details here: addiction-ssa.org/events/phd-sym…

Excellent research role in Liverpool working on an exciting project with fabulous people. What more could you want in a job?!

Another great researcher role on our exciting new study!

The UK NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions is bringing together a network of people with living and lived experience to improve research. You can find out more and join us here: tinyurl.com/rtb4dj4j

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) are looking for their next Policy & Public Affairs Officer. If you have experience in policy and an interest in reducing harms of alcohol, we want to hear from you. Visit: tinyurl.com/mrws7nhf #EdinburghJobs SHAAP

Change was needed before synthetic opioids started contaminating Britain's drug supply. It's now beyond urgent. The Harm Reduction Alliance, a coalition of harm reductionists, gives recently-appointed Minister Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 10 ideas to start: cdn.sanity.io/files/6u5teakk… 🧵👇👇👇

One week left to apply for these two researcher roles

NEW to the HCV Action resource library: the just-published Public Health Scotland report outlining the findings of the latest Needle Exchange Surveillance Initiative survey. Full report here: bit.ly/3X1ZeGo Read on for key hepatitis C findings🧵

We are recruiting THREE new posts Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Be quick if Trusts & Relationships fundraising is your thing (closes this Sun 8 Sept); we are also seeking a Young Persons Support Worker RoutesSFAD; AND a Befriending & Volunteering Facilitator (close 22 Sep). Join our family!

Six 4.5-year postdoc research fellowships in our new Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory, University of Stirling, central Scotland! Please circulate this ad for outstanding researchers to work with me in an interdisciplinary team stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-… (closing 6 Oct).

There were 1,277 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland in 2023, an increase of one death from 2022, the highest in 15 years. The number of men dying is twice that of women and the alcohol death rate in deprived areas is 4.5 times that of affluent areas. nrscotland.gov.uk/news/2024/alco…

did you take Ecstasy in the UK at any point in the (long) 1990s? if so, please consider participating in oral history research as part of my Wellcome-funded project "The Effects Can Last Forever". for more details, check the image, DM, or email.

In 2023, 1172 people died from a drug-related death in Scotland. All overdose deaths are preventable. Naloxone, drug checking, safer drug consumption and medication assisted treatment services should be the core part of any overdose prevention strategy. #StopTheDeaths

New pizza restaurant and takeaway to open in Stirling – with familiar face in the kitchen dlvr.it/TDD14y

Despite a tendency to think of "problem drinking" as alcohol dependency, most older Scots dying from cirrhosis will be non-dependent heavy drinkers who have been consuming alcohol for years at high risk levels. #babyboomers #alcohol #health heraldscotland.com/news/24575360.…

PSA for all Stirling residents - new pizza place opening soon!!

Photos and descriptions by men who are living in our Managed Alcohol Programme. Activities, creativity, structure and purpose can make a big difference to people’s lives.

Some really amazing photos that have been taken as part of our MAP evaluation ❤️

"Digital inclusion through the provision of devices and connections has the potential to enhance support in the harm reduction sector" enhanced access to services and improved wellbeing are key jmir.org/2024/1/e52345 Dr Hadi Daneshvar Graeme Dr Hannah Carver @Simon Community Scotland