Introduced in 1971, the Misuse of Drugs Act is at the root of all law, policy and practice around drugs in our society, and people who use them. It created the drugs classification system, made the possession and distribution of these classified drugs illegal, and tied the penalties for breaking [...]
Turning Point Scotland experts in alcohol and other drugs, justice and policy highlight key issues of the ongoing debate around drug law reform, with a focus on reviewing the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971). [...]
Last week, Turning Point Scotland welcomed international visitors from Boston, Massachusetts, Natalie and Haim. Natalie has spent the last 2 years employed in Boston Mayor’s Office working on policies and programmes related to homelessness, substance use, and harm reduction. On her visit to Glasgow, Natalie wanted to meet with Turning [...]
Turning Point Scotland is launching a series of films advocating action on drug law reform. The films explain why reform is necessary and what action can be taken now. [...]
A new campaign has been launched by Turning Point Scotland advocating action on drug law reform. A series of five films feature in the campaign from the leading social care developer and provider in Scotland, explaining why reform is necessary and what action can be taken now. The films have [...]
Continuing Turning Point Scotland’s 30-year commitment to helping people who live with problematic alcohol and other drug use, the service will provide an Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management Service. Turning Point Scotland understand the assertive outreach approach to be at the heart of a person-centred and flexible model of [...]
Independent Report Highlights Stunning Success of New Approach and Shows a Clear Way Forward A pilot scheme trialling a ‘wrap around’ approach to people at extreme risk – the Overdose Response Team – which has supported more than 800 since its launch in late 2020 has been hailed as a [...]
An Aberdeenshire family has made a £1,600 donation to Turning Point Scotland in memory of 24-year-old Kyle. The donation was made to TPS Aberdeenshire Peer Support service that is committed to helping build a vibrant and welcoming recovery community. Kyle, father to an infant daughter, was due to be married [...]
Hear from Senior Nurse Alison, Nurse Kieran and Mental Health Nurse Arran, about why they work at Turning Point Scotland, how their career has developed and why you should apply. [...]
Today we have submitted our response to Douglas Ross MSP’s proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill. This Private Member’s Bill aims to: We have taken our time to work out how we want to respond to these proposals, because while we welcome the action and commitment from the Scottish [...]