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As part of the evaluation of the National Mission on Drug Deaths, we've launched an anonymous survey to ask those with experience of using drugs about their experience of trying to get support in Scotland.
Make your voice heard 📢 and take part 👇
publichealthscotland.scot/ou…
Have your say in a Public Health Scotland funded research study that is being carried out by a team of researchers from Figure 8 Consultancy (Dundee), Glyndŵr University (Wrexham), and Kings College London.
Anyone in Scotland who is currently experiencing, or has recently experienced, problems with using drugs is welcome to complete the survey: wgu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/wp1-…
If you need any support to complete the survey please ask contact Figure 8 Consultancy direct at [email protected] or 07949 775026.
Since it was introduced in 2018, #MUP has
✅ Saved lives
✅ Averted hospital admissions
✅ Decreased how much we drink
The Scottish Parliament must take action to optimise this life-saving policy #MUPSavesLives
Read all the latest evidence 🔽
alcohol-focus-scotland.org.u…
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership are in the process of developing the strategy for preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm for 2023-2026.
We are conducting an engagement exercise to gather your views on the priorities for the ADP over the next 3 years. We encourage people from all backgrounds to comment on the draft strategy.
To read the draft strategy please click here: dghscp.co.uk/.../02/Final-DG…
To have your say, please click here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS…
NEW APP!
This app contains vital harm reduction information and advice, in particular, what to do in the event of an overdose.
To download please click the links below:
Google Play and Android App Store:
play.google.com/store/apps/d…...
IOS Apple App Store:
apps.apple.com/.../stop-dg-d…
MPORTANT MESSAGING
People who carry Prenoxad (naloxone) kits are being advised to check the contents of each pack after the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was notified a limited number of kits may be incomplete.
Advice for all healthcare professionals and service providers, including community pharmacies, emergency services, and prisons can be sourced in the link below:
gov.uk/.../national-patient-…...
We have been made aware by the Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service that there is a dangerously strong batch of heroine circulating Dumfries and Galloway.
We urge drug users in D&G not to take this batch and to get a naloxone kit.
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE AND IN RECOVERY
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Communities Questionnaire for Non Members
forms.office.com/r/ZM3k4fFwz…
The survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete. Your responses are completely anonymous.
The closing date for responses is 3rd October at 5pm.
If you are a service worker or an individual who is a member of a drug and alcohol recovery community in D&G and would like to share your views on the drug and alcohol recovery community in D&G, please contact the ADP support team at [email protected].







