by Annemarie Ward | Dec 18, 2023 | Annual Reports, News
Dear Friends, Members ,Colleagues, and the FAVORUK Community, As 2023 draws to a close and we look towards 2024, I reflect on our journey at @FAVORUK, marked not just by progress but by the courage to challenge norms and confront uncomfortable truths in the realm of...
by Annemarie Ward | Nov 13, 2023 | News
The Scottish Connection: A Tale of Radical Harm Reduction and Controversial Influence Upon delving into Fran Yanor’s enlightening article here, A compelling connection to Scotland emerges, particularly in the context of our formidable drug policy reform campaign...
by Annemarie Ward | Nov 13, 2023 | News
Exposing the Flaws in Stirling University’s Drug Research, Funded by Elena Whitham Stirling University’s two-year drug checking project, despite the backing of Scottish Drug policy minister Elena Whitham, reveals a troubling inadequacy in its approach. The...
by Annemarie Ward | Oct 16, 2023 | News
This was written in response to an article printed in The Herald & published on twitter by the latest minister for drugs. You can see the article here https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23855627.elena-whitham-disruptor-establishment-press-change/ and see the...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 29, 2023 | News
“The culmination of the 34th International Recovery Month in 2023 stands as a testament to the indomitable commitment of individuals across the world. Here in the UK, these dedicated souls orchestrated an impressive array of 200 local events that stretched from...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 26, 2023 | News
This was written as a response to the article here posted by the Journalist Alasdair Soussi. Thanks @AlasdairSoussi – indeed a pleasure to engage in conversation. Yet, as is often the case with quotations, journalists must navigate word count limitations. Here,...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Welcome to this year’s UK Recovery Walk, a celebration of resilience, strength, and the power of transformation. As we gather to honor the incredible journey of recovery, we do so with hearts full of hope and determination. This event stands as a testament to...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Introduction The issue of drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted one, with no easy solutions. While the ultimate goal is to help individuals break free from the cycle of addiction, the strategies employed can vary significantly. Two distinct approaches have...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 20, 2023 | News
Scotland’s drug policy landscape is currently in the spotlight as the government explores the possibility of decriminalisation, drawing inspiration from European countries like Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland. While these European nations are often cited as...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 14, 2023 | News
This is an excellent peice from @DaniGaravelli1. wrote a peice for the guardian here https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/14/scotland-tories-drugs-policy-uk-consumption-room-glasgow-snp I would however like to clarify here that the statement...
