Our latest study in The Lancet Public Health examined the extent to which opioid-agonist therapy (OAT) in Scotland is protective against drug-related deaths (DRD) and how this effect has varied over time thelancet.com/journals/lanpu… THREAD on key findings 👇

I consider this chart to be the clearest indictment of our country’s path over the last several decades: In 1980, the U.S. had a typical life expectancy for an affluent country. Today, the U.S. has the lowest life expectancy of any affluent country:

RT -We recognise we need a safe space for South Asian Women to have open & honest chats about the stigma & shame we face when in drug/alcohol dependancy .The lack of support/understanding from communities. We want to listen to you. You do you & define your own recovery! 👇🏽

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Are you interested in shaping the strategic direction and success of a highly innovative and influential organisation? Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is seeking new board members - check out mailchi.mp/dhi-scotland.c…

Historic! The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI 🇪🇺 The #AIAct is much more than a rulebook — it's a launchpad for EU startups and researchers to lead the global AI race. The best is yet to come! 👍

ALSO JUST PUBLISHED: Addendum to #ACMD advice on #nitazenes and #brorphine-like opioids Society for the Study of Addiction @EMCDDA UN Office on Drugs & Crime WEDINOS Project MANDRAKE The Loop NHS Addictions Provider Alliance gov.uk/government/pub…

Forward Leeds Hospital Inreach Team are, from today, able to dispense lifesaving naloxone kits to patients on discharge from LTHT. Well done to all involved for making this happen 👏 @danthetay Suzy Beaverstock Forward Leeds Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Families accessing support for themselves when they have a loved with substance use issues. In Scotland you can access support from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs Helpline staff will chat through your situation & refer you to a worker either locally or nationally to help you ☎️ 08080 10 10 11

Share the post! SOUTH ASIAN WOMAN WANT TO BE SEEN AND HEARD! COME TO OUR ONLINE GATHERING TOMORROW! TALK ALL THINGS TABOO! #ENDSTIGMA Email [email protected] for the link😀

TONIGHT! SAFIR* CIRCLE, don't be scared, don't be worried about attending. It's a CONFIDENTIAL space to have open & honsest convo's, share experiences of addiction & recovery journeys in South Asian Communities. join us or just listen. [email protected] Or DM for the link

Join us again TONIGHT 7.30pm for the next session of SAFIR* Circle.Last week we spoke about: 🌟Intergenerational trauma 🌟Representation is key! 🌟How we’re living our lives today 🌟Identity-being able to integrate & sit with our multiple heritages 🌟Making friends DM for link

So today I had the absolute privilege of delivering naloxone training Nursing at University of Bradford with New Vision Bradford's awesome Sean Ridley. Natalie finch . Kindness in action. Humankind Love my job

After all the hard work involved great to see this finally published 👌👍 CMHP Royal Pharmaceutical Society APTUK GPhC NHS England gov.uk/government/pub…

The Digital Divide: could you live without the internet? theguardian.com/technology/ng-…

We are beyond delighted to affirm our partnership with NHS Fife, which is key to delivering University of St Andrews new MBChB degree. More details at: bit.ly/3TReQLg #evertoexcel

JUST PUBLISHED: #ACMD report on #Acyl #Piperazine #opioids. Society for the Study of Addiction RCPsych Addictions Faculty NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Addiction Professionals @EMCDDA WEDINOS Project assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66041480…

This is not the last point to mention- it is the first. Interventions must be designed around the needs of people areas of deprivation if they are going to have an impact. Drug deaths are the most shaming indicator that we are failing to address the inverse care law