National Publications
This page contains links to some of the key national publications that set out the policy context and evidence for reducing alcohol and drug-related harm in Scotland.
Drug Deaths Taskforce Response: A Cross Government Approach
National Mission on Drug Deaths: Plan 2022-2026
Rights, Respect and Recovery
Scotland’s strategy to improve health by preventing and reducing alcohol and drug use, harm and related deaths.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards for Scotland
Access, Choice, Support
A Strategy to Address the Stigmatisation of People and Communities Affected by Drug Use – We all have a part to play
The aim of this strategy is to lead a more informed and compassionate approach across society toward people with a drug problem, lived experience of drug use and their families. We acknowledge that people across society use drugs. This strategy is focussed on those for whom drug use is, or drug use has been, problematic.
Alcohol Framework 2018 – Preventing Harm
next steps on changing our relationship with alcohol.