Behind the Report: Experiences of MAT Standards Implementation for People Who Use Cocaine and Crack
Following on from the recent 'Experiences of MAT Standards Implementation for People Who Use Cocaine and Crack', Samantha Stewart (Research and Peer Engagement Senior Officer, SDF) and Ally (Peer Researcher, SDF) join Kirsten Horsburgh, CEO of Scottish Drugs Forum, and Jason Wallace, Programme Manager for Lived and Living Experience, to discuss the research behind the report.
They explore the peer research process, key findings and recommendations, alongside the real experiences of those accessing the treatment in Scotland.
You can read the full report here: https://sdf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Experiences-of-MAT-standards-implementation-for-people-who-use-cocaine-and-crack-SDF-August-2026.pdf
And the Executive Summary here: https://sdf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Experiences-of-MAT-standards-implementation-for-people-who-use-cocaine-and-crack-SDF-August-2026-Executive-Summary.pdf
14 Aug 2026
Safer Inhalation Equipment: Why does Scotland need this harm reduction approach?
In this episode of Drugs Uncut, Kirsten and Jason are joined by John Campbell, Injecting Equipment Provision Manager at Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Andy McAuley, Professor of Public Health at Glasgow Caledonian University.
They explore the provision of safer inhalation equipment as a harm reduction approach, including what the evidence tells us, the role equipment can play in reducing harms and the current picture of provision in Scotland.
14 Jul 2026
Pride, Representation and Real Stories: Inside the Latest Buzz Magazine
The latest issue of Buzz - the only magazine created by and for people who use substances - is out now. In this episode of Drugs Uncut podcast, Kirsten and Jason are joined by Lorraine from the Buzz peer editorial board and Whitney, a drug and alcohol support worker at Murray's Initiative. They dive into Buzz's lead story - substance use within the LGBTQ+ community.
Recorded during Pride month, this is a conversation about why real representation matters, what it takes to build spaces where people feel heard, and how sharing personal stories can break down stigma and inspire real change.
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