Catriona Matheson
@catrionamath.bsky.social
All about evidence to reduce drug harms. Freelance research consultant and Prof in Substance Use, University of Stirling. FRPharmS.
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Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigma? with Stirling University @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social , Kirsten Horsburgh, @catrionamath.bsky.social and Patricia Tracey
🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025
🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025
July 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigma? with Stirling University @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social , Kirsten Horsburgh, @catrionamath.bsky.social and Patricia Tracey
🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025
🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025
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We will soon announce all our exhibitors for our Festival of Printmaking in August and post images of their work! To have a sneak preview, go to www.printmakersofscotland.com where you can see the names of the printmakers taking part. You can also subscribe for updates.
#printmaking #scotland
#printmaking #scotland
March 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We will soon announce all our exhibitors for our Festival of Printmaking in August and post images of their work! To have a sneak preview, go to www.printmakersofscotland.com where you can see the names of the printmakers taking part. You can also subscribe for updates.
#printmaking #scotland
#printmaking #scotland
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The meat of this editorial is about the increasingly insane processes universities are creating for doing simple tasks. And the ever-greater auditing demands funders (and ultimately governments) place on universities. It's worth a read if only to know that someone else feels your pain.
Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @brain1878.bsky.social If you agree with the sentiments please repost. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness
academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
March 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The meat of this editorial is about the increasingly insane processes universities are creating for doing simple tasks. And the ever-greater auditing demands funders (and ultimately governments) place on universities. It's worth a read if only to know that someone else feels your pain.
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This International Women's Day, we shine a light on powerful stories of strength and survival. Too often, women who use substances face judgment and stigma. By sharing these stories, we call for compassion, not condemnation.
📢 Read their stories here: zurl.co/cOvB8
📢 Read their stories here: zurl.co/cOvB8
March 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This International Women's Day, we shine a light on powerful stories of strength and survival. Too often, women who use substances face judgment and stigma. By sharing these stories, we call for compassion, not condemnation.
📢 Read their stories here: zurl.co/cOvB8
📢 Read their stories here: zurl.co/cOvB8
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The recording of our webinar 'Polysubstance Use and Cocaine: Engaging and Supporting People' is now available to watch on our YouTube💻
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
March 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The recording of our webinar 'Polysubstance Use and Cocaine: Engaging and Supporting People' is now available to watch on our YouTube💻
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
You can also access the presentation slides in the video description.
Thanks again to our speakers & everyone who attended on Wednesday.
Watch now buff.ly/GTcaMLC
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Remove it from Spotify his views are harmful to women of all ages. Toxic to young men. A nasty little ball of hate.
Sign the Petition
Demand Spotify Remove Andrew Tate’s Harmful Courses on How to Traffic Women
www.change.org
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Remove it from Spotify his views are harmful to women of all ages. Toxic to young men. A nasty little ball of hate.
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Time to get your poster game up to spec for 2025. Tips from poster prize winners and ECRs on academic conferences. And always good to remember Lisbon...
🎙️ New podcast episode on conference provisions for early career researchers and tips for award-winning poster design with @robcalder.bsky.social after Lisbon Addictions 2024.
Listen to the full episode: shows.acast.com/addictions-e...
#ResearchSky #AcademicSky
Listen to the full episode: shows.acast.com/addictions-e...
#ResearchSky #AcademicSky
February 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Time to get your poster game up to spec for 2025. Tips from poster prize winners and ECRs on academic conferences. And always good to remember Lisbon...
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📢 @EUDrugsAgency European Web Survey on Drugs 2024: Key findings out today!
www.euda.europa.eu/ewsd2024_en
www.euda.europa.eu/ewsd2024_en
European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) 2024 | www.euda.europa.eu
Introduction On this page you can find links to outputs and resources from the European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) 2024. The European Web Survey on Drugs collected data between May and July 2024 from ...
www.euda.europa.eu
February 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
📢 @EUDrugsAgency European Web Survey on Drugs 2024: Key findings out today!
www.euda.europa.eu/ewsd2024_en
www.euda.europa.eu/ewsd2024_en
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Today we launch Click & Deliver naloxone for Rochdale & Oldham. They join @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social services in Somerset, Herefordshire, Leicestershire & Lincolnshire in offering a low threshold way to access naloxone. In those areas? Order a kit 👉
www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...
www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Today we launch Click & Deliver naloxone for Rochdale & Oldham. They join @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social services in Somerset, Herefordshire, Leicestershire & Lincolnshire in offering a low threshold way to access naloxone. In those areas? Order a kit 👉
www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...
www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...
We explore the patient perspective on opioid prescriptions for pain management in this qual study.
doi.org/10.3390/phar...
doi.org/10.3390/phar...
Resentful, Resigned and Respectful: Opioid Analgesics, Pain and Control, a Qualitative Study
Opioid analgesic prescribing has increased significantly with associated concerns about dependence and overdose. This study aimed to explore non-cancer patients’ experiences and views of taking opioid...
doi.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We explore the patient perspective on opioid prescriptions for pain management in this qual study.
doi.org/10.3390/phar...
doi.org/10.3390/phar...
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The long-awaited evaluation of Project ADDER is now out, and makes fascinating reading for all with a concern for illicit drug problems in England and Wales. A thread: 1/? ttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-adder-impact-evaluation/project-adder-impact-evaluation#key-findings
Project ADDER: Impact evaluation
www.gov.uk
February 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The long-awaited evaluation of Project ADDER is now out, and makes fascinating reading for all with a concern for illicit drug problems in England and Wales. A thread: 1/? ttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/project-adder-impact-evaluation/project-adder-impact-evaluation#key-findings
Thank you to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster for discussing drivers of problem drug use and the role of the Glasgow safe drug consumption facility. We noted the need for review of the Misuse of Drugs Act to enable other facilities. I raised the need for stable housing and.. 1/2
February 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thank you to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster for discussing drivers of problem drug use and the role of the Glasgow safe drug consumption facility. We noted the need for review of the Misuse of Drugs Act to enable other facilities. I raised the need for stable housing and.. 1/2
Indeed! an opportunity to help inform a new group of MPs of the importance of an evidence based public health approach to problem drug use(and hopefully broaden thinking beyond Glasgow)
Looking forward to giving evidence this week (Wed 0930) at UK Parliament Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry into Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Facility. In good company with @catrionamath.bsky.social @gwshorter.bsky.social and @vkatikireddi.bsky.social
committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/13...
Committee examines the case for Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility - Committees - UK Parliament
The Scottish Affairs Commitee will begin its inquiry into Glasgow’s pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) by hearing from public health and substance abuse specialists.
committees.parliament.uk
February 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Indeed! an opportunity to help inform a new group of MPs of the importance of an evidence based public health approach to problem drug use(and hopefully broaden thinking beyond Glasgow)
Still time to participate in the research priority setting exercise for Addictions in the UK. Open to those working in the sector as well as family and people lived/living experience. link below
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Addictions Priority Setting Survey
This survey asks people with experience of addictions, their carers and families, and healthcare professionals to choose the most important questions for future research
southampton.qualtrics.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Still time to participate in the research priority setting exercise for Addictions in the UK. Open to those working in the sector as well as family and people lived/living experience. link below
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Establishing the barriers & enablers to research within the pharmacy profession
The study is part of a wider project known as the Pharmacy Professionals Incubator. The survey will takes 15 min to complete & will close on 17 Feb 2025.
Link here: bit.ly/PharmResearch
@debibhattacharya.bsky.social
The study is part of a wider project known as the Pharmacy Professionals Incubator. The survey will takes 15 min to complete & will close on 17 Feb 2025.
Link here: bit.ly/PharmResearch
@debibhattacharya.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Establishing the barriers & enablers to research within the pharmacy profession
The study is part of a wider project known as the Pharmacy Professionals Incubator. The survey will takes 15 min to complete & will close on 17 Feb 2025.
Link here: bit.ly/PharmResearch
@debibhattacharya.bsky.social
The study is part of a wider project known as the Pharmacy Professionals Incubator. The survey will takes 15 min to complete & will close on 17 Feb 2025.
Link here: bit.ly/PharmResearch
@debibhattacharya.bsky.social
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***JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Looking for some research experience in psychology or public health?
We have a short-term, part-time post on a small project about use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks by low-income groups. More information below and at the link:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLM054/r...
Looking for some research experience in psychology or public health?
We have a short-term, part-time post on a small project about use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks by low-income groups. More information below and at the link:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLM054/r...
January 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
***JOB OPPORTUNITY***
Looking for some research experience in psychology or public health?
We have a short-term, part-time post on a small project about use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks by low-income groups. More information below and at the link:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLM054/r...
Looking for some research experience in psychology or public health?
We have a short-term, part-time post on a small project about use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks by low-income groups. More information below and at the link:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLM054/r...
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Some of you may be interested in this webinar: Supporting hidden populations with smoking
We discuss 3 approaches to reduce inequalities
1. Better estimates
2. Changing culture
3. Acceptable interventions
With thanks to @ashorg.bsky.social
@ucl-targ.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BQ...
We discuss 3 approaches to reduce inequalities
1. Better estimates
2. Changing culture
3. Acceptable interventions
With thanks to @ashorg.bsky.social
@ucl-targ.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BQ...
ASH Webinar: Supporting Hidden Populations with Smoking Cessation
YouTube video by ASH UK
m.youtube.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Some of you may be interested in this webinar: Supporting hidden populations with smoking
We discuss 3 approaches to reduce inequalities
1. Better estimates
2. Changing culture
3. Acceptable interventions
With thanks to @ashorg.bsky.social
@ucl-targ.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BQ...
We discuss 3 approaches to reduce inequalities
1. Better estimates
2. Changing culture
3. Acceptable interventions
With thanks to @ashorg.bsky.social
@ucl-targ.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BQ...
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Rare opportunity to work with SDF on this award winning programme, supporting people with experience of substance use in to employment 🤩
We are Hiring! 📣
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
We are pleased to be recruiting a Coordination and Development Officer as part of our National Traineeship team. For more information and to apply please click the link below.
Deadline: 3rd February 2025 at 5pm
Apply at: sdf.org.uk/sdf-jobs/
January 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Rare opportunity to work with SDF on this award winning programme, supporting people with experience of substance use in to employment 🤩
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📣SAVE THE DATE📣
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
January 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📣SAVE THE DATE📣
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
📅27 & 28 August
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
To mark IOAD, we are hosting a 2 day event focusing on living experience perspectives, democratic policy development, improving service provision and practice to reduce deaths and other drug-related harms.
More info coming soon ⏰
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The second of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series 'Young People and Drugs - Early Interventions and Harm Prevention'
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
January 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The second of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series 'Young People and Drugs - Early Interventions and Harm Prevention'
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
📅Wednesday 29 January
⏰13.00 – 14.15
📍Zoom
Click the link to find out more information and to register for the webinar: buff.ly/42fTtrY 💻
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An exciting role for a pharmacist prescriber (or trainee prescriber) @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social in Leicestershire.
careers.turning-point.co.uk/jobs/job/Pha...
careers.turning-point.co.uk/jobs/job/Pha...
Pharmacist Prescriber/Trainee Pharmacist Prescriber – Leicestershire & Rutland | 23 January, 2025 | Jobs and careers with Turning Point
Jobs and careers with Turning Point - At Turning Point, we support people with substance use issues across the country. We are looking to recruit a registered Pharmacist Prescriber to work within our ...
careers.turning-point.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
An exciting role for a pharmacist prescriber (or trainee prescriber) @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social in Leicestershire.
careers.turning-point.co.uk/jobs/job/Pha...
careers.turning-point.co.uk/jobs/job/Pha...
Great appointments.
January 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Great appointments.
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@catrionamath.bsky.social @sacasrstir.bsky.social for anyone interested in reading more about the SHARPS study, have a look here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experience homelessness with problem substance use: ...
Background For people experiencing homelessness and problem substance use, access to appropriate services can be challenging. There is evidence that the development of trusting relationships with non-...
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
@catrionamath.bsky.social @sacasrstir.bsky.social for anyone interested in reading more about the SHARPS study, have a look here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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