Background Drug-related death (DRD) rate in Scotland, UK, has increased rapidly to one of
the highest in the world. Our aim was to examine the extent to which opioid-agonist therapy …

People who inject drugs are disproportionately affected by acute/chronic bacterial and viral
infections that are a cause of significant morbidity. Clinical presentations to the acute …

Abstract Background Heroin-Assisted Treatment (HAT) is well evidenced internationally to
improve health and social outcomes for people dependent on opioids who have not been …

Introduction As the paramedic profession continues to grow and evolve, a shift from purely
reactive to holistic patient care models is required. As the first and often the only point of …

Background and Aims OAT is a well developed and successful treatment strategy for opioid
dependent patients in Europe. It has significantly contributed to the fight against the HIV and …

In 2021, during a drug-related death crisis in the UK, the Government published its ten-year
drugs strategy. This article, written in collaboration with the Faculty of Public Health and the …

The proper detection of drug molecules is key for applications that have an impact in several
fields, ranging from medical treatments to industrial applications. In case of illegal drugs …

Background In 2020, drug related deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) reached the highest
rate in over 25 years, with hospitalisations and deaths particularly impacting people who use …

Background The initiation and cessation of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) have both been
associated with elevated risk of fatal overdose. We examined risk of non-fatal overdose …

Background Suicide is a serious but preventable public health concern at the global level,
showing relevant geographical differences. This study aims to monitor global temporal and …