This page contains a range of publications and resources related to the work of HADP on reducing harm associated with alcohol and drug use and promoting recovery in the Highland area. There are links to our latest strategy and delivery plan as well as reports on performance against national and local outcomes.
Together We Can project report
The Together We Can project report (November 2025) details the four community events co-hosted by HADP and partners in 2024/2025 .
HADP Strategic Plan 2025/2026 – 2029/2030
HADP Strategic Plan 2025/2026-2029/2030 details our plans for the next five years , with a goal being to help people in Highland stay safe and healthy by reducing problems caused by alcohol and drugs.
HADP Annual Report 2024/2025
The HADP Annual Report 2024/2025 reflects our shared progress, challenges, and learning over the past year as we continue to work towards a healthier, safer, and more resilient Highland.
HADP Health Needs Assessment 2025
The HADP Health Needs Assessment 2025 has provided a systematic process to identify and evaluate health requirements of the population of Highland, in relation to alcohol and other drug use.
Highland Drug Related Deaths Briefing Paper 2024
The Highland Drug Related Deaths Briefing Paper 2024 summarises the main results of deaths registered in 2024 for the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) area.
Highland Alcohol Specific Deaths Briefing Paper 2024
The Highland Alcohol Specific Deaths Briefing Paper 2024 summarises the main results of deaths registered in 2024 for the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) area.
Highland Review of Drug Related Deaths (2012-2019) in Younger People
The Highland Review of Drug Related Deaths (2012-2019) in Younger People was commissioned from the NHS public health team by the Chief Officers for Public Protection in Highland to consider the reasons for the drug related deaths of younger people. The report presents the key findings and recommendations from the review and uses case examples to share some common themes based on the experiences of the young people.
Language Matters Guidance
The language used when speaking about or referring to people who use drugs, including alcohol, has an impact on how individuals view themselves and how others view them. Language Matters Guidance sets out why language matters and offers some helpful suggestions.
A Parent’s Guide to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
The Parent’s Guide to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs offers practical advice to help parents communicate with their child about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Alprazolam Guidance
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and is a class C controlled drug. It is not prescribed by the NHS but its availability is increased through illegal supply via online sources. Across the UK the drug is being used either as a comedown aid from stimulants or psychedelics or to enhance dissociative effects of some drugs. Further details are available in this Alprazolam Guidance information sheet.
Report: Survey of the Availability and Purchase of Alcohol in the Highlands
The Survey of the Availability and Purchase of Alcohol in the Highlands was developed on behalf of the Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership (HADP) and the Directorate of Public Health and Health Policy to provide a public opinion about the availability and purchase of alcohol in the Highlands. Some of this information has been used as evidence in the preparation of the 2018 Alcohol Over Provision statement[i] due to be considered by the Licensing Board in September 24 2018.
HADP Core Outcome Indicators
The HADP Core Outcome Indicators provide a framework for reporting the partnerships performance and progress towards reducing alcohol and drug related harm and inequalities. The current version uses information available in February 2020.
Fetal Alcohol Disorder Spectrum (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Estimates for Highland details the number of children and young people in Highland under the age of 18 affected by FASD each year.
Highland Alcohol Related Deaths – January 2018
Highland Alcohol Related Deaths for January 2018 summarises the main results of alcohol related deaths in Highland, based on statistics published annually by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) and Public Health Scotland (formerly Information Services Division (ISD) Scotland).