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Closure of 218 Service: A Blow to Women’s Recovery in Scotland’s Justice System
Closure of 218 Service: A Blow to Women's Recovery in Glasgow's Justice System" By Annemarie Ward A startling development has been uncovered following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the 218 service operated by Turning Point Scotland. This essential...
The more the plans fail, the more the planners plan
Welcome to our latest "report", "The Workforce Action Plan: A Saga of Aspirations and Ambiguities." In this thrilling page-turner, we dissect the Scottish Government's "Drugs & Alcohol Workforce Action Plan 2023-2026," a riveting narrative of well-intended ideas,...
Another year, another report, with no measurable targets or progress.
Shocking Drug Report: Lives Hang in the Balance as Promised Progress Falls Short !!!. There were two significant reports released by @scotGov just before Christmas. The first report, linked below, aims to assess the national progress in their mission to save lives....
Christmas Message & Annual Report 2023
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...
The Scottish Connection with Canada.
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 that...
Exposing the Flaws in Stirling University’s Drug Research.
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 project,...
Redefining Rehab & Recovery: Addressing Addiction Treatment Disparities in Scotland”
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...
Recovery Month 2023
"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 the...
Balancing the Battle: The Power of the Pen in the Face of Addiction, Ideology & Dyslexia
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, I...
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