National Records of Scotland data released today shows that there were sadly 92 drug-related deaths in Edinburgh in 2024. While it is positive that the change in the number of deaths that year was downwards, each individual death is a tragedy for the individuals, families, friends and communities affected. Edinburgh has a large number of […]
Edinburgh Integration Joint Board consider Edinburgh Safer Drugs Consumption Facility
Edinburgh Integration Joint Board on Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 included discussion of the progress of the project responding to the Edinburgh Safer Drug Consumption Facility Feasibility Study. The paper under discussion can be found here and the papers and record of the meeting can be found here
Overdose Awareness Day Memorial at The Band Stand Saughton Park 31st August at 10.30am
Come along to Saughton Park on Sunday 31st August for a day of remembrance and support hosted by Rainbow Recovery. The memorial service starts at 10:30am, to honour those we’ve lost to overdose and substance use. 💜 After that, there’ll be a “Hope & Help” session — a chance to connect, get Naloxone training, and […]
Scottish and Edinburgh Drug Related Deaths, 2023
Dear Colleagues, “The National Records of Scotland have today published figures for Drug Related Deaths in Scotland and in local areas in 2023. Drug misuse deaths (nrscotland.gov.uk). As shown below, these increased slightly in Scotland and reduced slightly in Edinburgh. The rate of Drug Related Deaths in Scotland remains among the highest in the world. […]
Memorial Service for Overdose Awareness Day
Rainbow Recovery are hosting a memorial event on Saturday 31st August for those who have died of substance use. Anyone who has experienced this loss either as family, friend or Support worker, is very welcome to attend. The event will help to raise awareness and remember those who have passed with love and respect. There […]
Edinburgh Alcohol And Drugs Partnership & Change Grow Live Cocaine And Crack Cocaine Conference, 23rd May 2024
The conference was instigated because of the concerns of multiple EADP partners but organised and funded by CGL. The context is described below in terms of the increasing evidence of cocaine related harm. It was held at the Edinburgh City Chambers on the 23rd May 2024 and attended by approximately 120 people. The aims of […]
Strategy Development 2024-27
Development of the Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership strategy 2024-27 The Edinburgh ADP, along with its partners and all those with an interest, are developing the city’s drug and alcohol strategy for the next 3 years. This will be the guiding document on how the city addresses drug and alcohol related harm from 2024-2027. The […]
EADP Exec Meeting Minutes
Please find our recently added EADP Exec Meeting Minutes below. Minutes are notes/key points/actions taken throughout the meetings of the ongoing discussions within the group. At every meeting the groups previous minutes help us keep track of objectives. EADP groups
EADP Annual Report 2022/23
Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership Annual Report 2022-23 final
ARC2.0 app now available
Addiction Recovery Companion – ARC2.0 app The ARC Edinburgh app provides information on services and meetings throughout the city (and online) as well as tools to help people find and grow their recovery. Benefits: Personalised homepage shows upcoming calendar events, nearby meetings and your progress. Easily access details of council support services, local recovery events, […]
