Alcohol and drugs
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Minimum Unit Pricing rise
Parliament agrees continuation of policy and increase to 65p.
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Substance use amongst inpatients on mental health wards: practical guide for mental health services
Guidance for NHS health boards providing inpatient mental health services on responding to substance use on mental health wards. This should be used in conjunction with existing local guidance for responding to substance use incidents on inpatient wards.
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Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report : March 2024
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer community statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response - child-friendly version
This report explains how the Scottish Government (SG) is responding to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concluding observations. These were published in 2023. This document will tell you about some of the things we are doing to make things better for children and their families in Scotland
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response
This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022
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Stabilisation, detoxification and other crisis support in Scotland: Service mapping and capacity survey 2022/23
This report presents the findings of from a survey of stabilisation, detoxification and other crisis support providers in Scotland.
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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: October to December 2023
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.
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Child protection learning and development 2024: national framework
Framework to support multi-agency learning and development relevant to child protection in Scotland. This highlights key learning for all workforces according to the level of responsibility they have for child protection.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report February 2024 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities areas. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) Continuation and future pricing: Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
Scottish Government developed a Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment to analyse the costs and benefits of the continuation and uprating of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) on businesses.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) Continuation and future pricing: Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment
Scottish Government developed a Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment to assess the socio-economic impacts of the continuation and uprating of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) of those living in Scotland.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) Continuation and future pricing: Equality Impact Assessment - Results
Scottish Government developed an Equality Impact Assessment on the impacts of the continuation and uprating of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) on protected characteristics including age, disability, sex, and race.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) Continuation and future pricing: Stage 2: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
Scottish Government developed a Children's Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessment to assess the of the continuation and uprating of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) of children and young people living in Scotland.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) Continuation and future pricing: Island Communities Impact Assessment
Scottish Government developed an Island Communities Impact Assessment to assess the impacts of the continuation and uprating of Minimum Unit Price (MUP) of those living in the Islands.
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Alcohol - Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) - continuation and future pricing consultation: Scottish Government response
Scottish Government response to the public consultation analysis and decision on whether Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) should be continued as part of the range of policy measures in place to address alcohol related harm.
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Alcohol - Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) - continuation and future pricing: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the public consultation on whether Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) should be continued as part of the range of policy measures in place to address alcohol related harm, and, in the event of its continuation, the level the minimum unit price should be set going forward.
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: January 2024 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities areas. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Community pharmacy Naloxone emergency holding service: equality impact assessment
This publication provides the results of an Equality Impact Assessment on the Community Pharmacy Naloxone Emergency Holding Service.
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Justice Social Work Statistics In Scotland: 2022-23
This publication presents national-level information on justice social work activity in Scotland. It includes data on justice social work services and social work orders, as well as characteristics of the individuals involved.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report December 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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National Mission on Drugs: annual monitoring report 2022-2023
Provides an analysis of the progress made against the National Mission on Drugs between April 2022 and March 2023. This is aimed at reducing the number of drug-related deaths and improving the lives of people affected by drugs in Scotland.
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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: July to September 2023
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.
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NHS recovery plan: progress report 2023
An annual report for 2023 setting out progress on the NHS Recovery Plan 2021to 2026.
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Drugs and alcohol workforce action plan 2023 to 2026
Sets out the key actions we will deliver over the next three years to address challenges experienced by the drugs and alcohol sector's workforce.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 1: main report
This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2022, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 2: technical report
This publication presents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2022.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022: summary report
Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2022 report.
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National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Substance Use Pathfinders – Learning Report
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed substance use service pathfinders projects.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: November 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2021/22: Main Findings
Main findings from the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2021/22.
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Recovery housing in Scotland: international literature review
Review of the international evidence on recovery housing relevant to a Scottish context. This report forms part of a wider research project to better understand the provision of recovery housing in Scotland.
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Homicide in Scotland 2022-23
Statistical bulletin on crimes of homicide recorded by the police in Scotland in 2022-2023.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report : October 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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National Mission on Drugs: annual report 2022-2023
Sets out the progress made between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 by national government, local government and third sector partners towards reducing drug deaths and improving the lives of those impacted by drugs in Scotland.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report : September 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP) 2022/23 Annual Survey
This publication reports on responses to the annual survey of Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) in Scotland for 2022/23. Its main aim is to evidence progress of the National Mission by providing information on the activity undertaken by ADPs.
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Alcohol - minimum unit pricing - continuation and future pricing: interim business and regulatory impact assessment
This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) contains an assessment of two policy proposals: 1) continuing the effect of the minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation and 2) in the event of continuation, an increase in the price per unit, to 65ppu.
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Alcohol - minimum unit pricing - continuation and future pricing: consultation
We are consulting on whether Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) should be continued as part of the range of policy measures in place to address alcohol related harm, and, in the event of its continuation, the level the minimum unit price should be set going forward.
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Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 - operation and effect 2018 to 2023: report
The Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 allows the Scottish Parliament to set a price below which alcohol cannot be sold. This publication reports on the operation and effect of the minimum pricing provisions during the first five years of the provisions being in force.
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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: April to June 2023
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.
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Safer Drug Consumption pilot
Minister welcomes statement from Lord Advocate.
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National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023
This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
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Slight rise in alcohol-specific deaths
Official statistics show 2% increase.
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Decrease in drug-related deaths
Figures show biggest year-on-year reduction since statistics series began.
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Whole Family Approach: rapid review of literature
Reviews the evidence on Whole Family Approaches to family support, focussing on examples of best practice in the context of substance use and implications for the training and learning development of substance use practitioners and wider workforce.
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Drug Law Reform proposals
Call for decriminalisation for personal supply.
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A caring, compassionate and human rights informed drug policy for Scotland
Outlines what a progressive, evidence-based drugs policy would look like with public health and the reduction of harm as its underlying principles.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: June 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Minimum Unit Pricing has ‘positive impact’ on health
Report concludes policy has saved lives and cut hospital admissions.
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Update on Medication Assisted Treatment Standards
Minister welcomes report which highlights substantial progress.
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Realistic Medicine - Doing the right thing: Chief Medical Officer annual report 2022 to 2023
Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) third annual report, and the seventh on Realistic Medicine. It reflects on the challenges our system is facing and asks professionals to practise Realistic Medicine, in order to deliver value based health and care and a more sustainable system.
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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: January to March 2023
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.
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Scottish Health Survey - information assurance and risk: data protection impact assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Scottish Health Survey.
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Further support for drugs services
Awards for 48 projects in latest funding round.
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Violence prevention framework
This Framework sets out our vision to prevent violence across Scotland, and when it does occur, to reduce its harm. It is supported by an evidence supplement, spotlights some cross government work and includes priority aims and an action plan, outlining the initial activities going forward.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report May 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: April 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scottish Health Survey (2024 onwards): content review
We ran this questionnaire review in order to seek users' views on the content of the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) from 2024 onwards.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS): Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: March 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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National drugs mission funds: guidance
Information and guidance for the National Drugs Mission Funds to reduce drug related deaths and harms.
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Minimum Unit Pricing reducing alcohol deaths
Report estimates the policy has saved hundreds of lives.
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Prison to Rehab Protocol
The Prison to Rehab Protocol sets out the process for prison based staff, residential rehabilitation providers and individuals on accessing the Prison to Rehab Pathway. The pathway supports individuals leaving prison who would benefit from accessing abstinence based treatment on release.
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Long-term Monitoring of Health Inequalities March 2023 report
Annual update of the long-term monitoring of health inequalities headline indicators.
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Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: October to December 2022
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland.
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Recorded Crime in Scotland: year ending December 2022
Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in Scotland in the year ending December 2022, split by crime or offence group and by local authority.
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Increasing drugs services
£14 million for additional residential rehabilitation capacity.
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Justice Analytical Services (JAS): Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report: February 2023 edition
This report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. It is published with up to date statistics every month.
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Justice Social Work Statistics in Scotland: 2021-22
This publication presents national-level information on justice social work activity in Scotland. It includes data on justice social work services and social work orders, as well as characteristics of the individuals involved.
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Alcohol licensing: guidance
Guidance on alcohol licensing, personal licences and alcohol byelaws.
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Opening of Mother and Child Recovery House
Dundee facility the first of two run by children’s charity Aberlour.
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Response to Drug Deaths Taskforce report
Cross-government action plan backed by £68 million.
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Drugs services and support over festive season.
Minister outlines where help is available during the holiday period.
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Increasing residential rehabilitation capacity
Fund reopens for applications.
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Minimum Unit Pricing reducing alcohol consumption
Minister welcomes research which concludes measure has cut sales.
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Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP) 2021/22 annual returns: summary report
Summary of responses to the Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) annual survey. Its main aim is to evidence progress of the National Mission by providing information on the activity undertaken by ADPs.
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New family drugs treatment service
First Minister opens new facility to support parents and their children.
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Further action to reduce alcohol-related harm
Consultation launched on plans to restrict advertising.
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Scottish Health Survey 2021 published
Scotland’s Chief Statistician released The Scottish Health Survey 2021 today. This publication provides information on the health of adults and children in Scotland.
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Extension to Edinburgh recovery service
Residential rehabilitation capacity increased through Scottish Government funding.
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£65 million support for drugs services
Frontline and third sector organisations invited to apply.
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New custodial unit for women
Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.
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Drugs deaths situation remains ‘unacceptable’
Official statistics for 2021 show decrease of 1%.
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Update on Medication Assisted Treatment Standards
Minister details new oversight arrangements to drive improvement.
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Criminal proceedings in Scotland: 2020-2021
Statistics on criminal proceedings concluded in Scottish courts and alternative measures to prosecution issued by the police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service are presented for the ten years from 2011-12 to 2020-21. The latest year’s data is impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Residential rehabilitation study published.
Review finds positive outcomes associated with the treatment.
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£25 million funding for drugs services
Almost 80 projects set to benefit.
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Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS): information
This leaflet provides information on how to Self-refer to a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS). It provides information on accessing healthcare through NHS Scotland for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
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Additional drug rehabilitation services for women with children
Funding for two dedicated Mother and Child Recovery Houses.
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Treatment target for people with problematic drug use
Aim to have more people accessing opioid treatments.
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Latest suspected drug deaths report.
Figures show 8% decrease.
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Signing up to save a life
Thousands respond to national naloxone campaign.
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Firefighters to carry life-saving naloxone
Staff are being invited to take part in a trial.
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Listening to those with Lived and Living Experience
Ensuring the experiences of people affected by drugs are acted upon.
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New Drug Deaths Taskforce vice-chair
Former Chief Nursing Officer takes up the post.
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New Drug Deaths Taskforce Chair
Former police chief will take up the role with immediate effect.
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Tackling the stigma of addiction
National campaign launched to address the issue.
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Expanding access to Residential Rehabilitation in Scotland
Funding released to drugs projects.
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Preventing drug deaths
Free phone line launched to help drugs users stay safe.
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Preventing deaths from overdose
National campaign launched to help save lives.
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Expanding access to naloxone
Consultation on making life-saving drug more widely available.
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Emergency response to drug overdose
Ambulance clinicians issue life-saving kits.
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Funding for community drugs projects
More than £1.5 million to improve support.
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Positive report on the use of Buvidal in prisons
Study shows benefits for patients and staff.
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Increasing capacity for drugs services
Funding to help get more people into treatment.
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Alcohol sales fell to 26-year low in 2020
Minister welcomes figures but pledges further action
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Funding for new treatment standards for drug users
Implementation Group meets for the first time.
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access, choice, support
Evidence based standards to enable the consistent delivery of safe, accessible, high-quality drug treatment across Scotland. These are relevant to people and families accessing or in need of services, and health and social care staff responsible for delivery of recovery oriented systems of care.
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Funds open for drugs services
Applications can be made for a share of £18 million.
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Funding allocations for drug services
Minister outlines plans for £18 million investment.
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Funding new ways to reduce drugs deaths
More than £500,000 to improve services.
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International approaches to drug law reform: research
This paper reviews the international evidence on approaches to drug law reform, focussing on seven case studies from five jurisdictions.
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Residential rehabilitation provision
Survey sets out current capacity in Scotland.
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Residential rehabilitation: status report on current levels of capacity
This survey was designed to provide a cross-sectional snapshot of the residential rehabilitation national landscape in Scotland.
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Action on drugs deaths
Funding for residential rehabilitation.
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Over £16 billion investment in health
Funding for NHS, mental health and drug services.
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More than £250 million for drug deaths emergency
First Minister outlines a range of actions to tackle the crisis.
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Family lifesavers
Project to help relatives of drug users.
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Take-home Naloxone to save lives
Kits distributed to those at risk of overdose.
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Rights Respect and Recovery - alcohol and drug treatment strategy: action plan 2019 to 2021 (version 2)
Actions, milestones and timeframes for implementing the 'Rights, respect and recovery' alcohol and drug treatment strategy.
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Drug-related death statistics 2019
Figures underline scale of challenge.
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Residential Rehabilitation Working Group: drug and alcohol residential treatment services - recommendations
This report provides a set of recommendations to the Scottish Government and other partners involved in reducing the harms caused by problematic use of alcohol and drugs - recommendations which aim to improve access to residential rehabilitation treatment.
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Scottish Health Survey 2019 published
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the Scottish Health Survey 2019, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.
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Drug Deaths Taskforce marks first year
Funding announced for research projects across Scotland.
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Supporting people affected by drug use
Over £2 million for new package of support during coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Supporting people affected by alcohol and drug use
Addressing the impact of COVID-19.
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Increased funding for preventing drug deaths
Frontline services to benefit from an extra £20 million.
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Scotland hosts major drugs conference
Experts discuss ways of cutting drug deaths.
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Scottish drugs conference announced
Future policy to be shaped by people’s experience.
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Increasing access to life-saving medication
Drug Deaths Taskforce funds ‘take-home naloxone’ programme.
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Call for immediate engagement on drugs deaths
Public Health Minister writes to the Home Secretary.
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First Minister leads Scottish delegation to British-Irish Council
Tackling substance misuse on the agenda.
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First drug deaths meeting takes place in Edinburgh
People with lived experience will help shape services.
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Taskforce to tackle drug deaths emergency
£20m to support expert group to reduce drug harms.
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Renewed call for Home Office action on drug deaths
Public Health Minister writes to Home Secretary.
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Call for urgent meeting on drug deaths
Public Health Minister writes to the Home Secretary.
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Alcohol and Drug Partnerships: delivery framework
Framework for local partnerships between health boards, local authorities, police and voluntary agencies working to reduce the use of and harms from alcohol and drugs.
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Statistics show highest ever level of drug deaths
Minister calls for consumption room approval.
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1,187 drug-deaths in 2018: up 27% in a year
National Statistics publication for Scotland.
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Chair of new Drug Deaths Taskforce appointed
Professor Catriona Matheson will lead the group.
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Alcohol sales fall to 25 year low
Signs of impact of minimum unit pricing on alcohol sales.
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Drug Seizures and Offender Characteristics, 2017-18
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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New drug driving laws and roadside testing to improve road safety
Zero tolerance for people caught driving with illegal drugs in their system.
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Drink-drive limit: policy
Information on the drink-drive limit in Scotland and the policy behind it.
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Improving alcohol and drug treatment
National strategy focuses on people’s needs and their families.
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Rights, respect and recovery: alcohol and drug treatment strategy
Scotland’s strategy to improve health by preventing and reducing alcohol and drug use, harm and related deaths.
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Alcohol brief interventions: national guidance
Sets out national guidance for the Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABI) Local Delivery Plan (LDP) standard.
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Alcohol and drug treatment strategy
Combined approach to be published next year.
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Lower-risk drinking guidelines: factsheet
Information on the lower-risk drinking guidelines for men and women that were introduced on 8 January 2016.
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