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. […]
Latest developments
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
New information on recovery drop-ins
This website provides a directory of the help and support for people using alcohol and drugs in Edinburgh. It also provides information for parents and carers, professionals and employers who wish to know more.
Scottish Recovery Workbook published
The Scottish Recovery Consortium has recently provided free access to its Recovery workbook, a self help guide for people in recovery written by people in recovery. It can be found on their website.
New report on delivering opiate replacement therapy
Edinburgh ADP has commissioned a report to review its approach to the delivery of opiate replacement therapy (methadone, buprenorphine) within the city. The report sets out a number of changes that are needed to ensure that people have access to this treatment as a part of package of recovery oriented treatment. The report recommends further […]
