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Engagement work on the standards began in 2019. Work continued through 2020 and the pandemic. Following review and feedback from local partners and stakeholders, the standards were...

Drug deaths in Scotland have been on the rise since record began in 1998 but there has been a sharp increase since 2014. Drug deaths in Scotland are several times higher than those...

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) refers to the use of medication alongside psychological and social support in the treatment of people who are experiencing issues with their...

Information about our work relating to areas of drug treatment in Scotland, including the MAT standards

Information about PHS' role in Substance Use and Harm Prevention

Information about why we need Substance Use and Harm Prevention and the consensus statement.

Information and resources related to Substance Use and Harm Prevention

Information about RADAR and how to get involved

Information about surveillance and monitoring programmes about substance use in Scotland

Information about our work relating to prevention in Scotland