Welcome to the Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce

Following three years of consideration the Drug Deaths Taskforce concluded its work and published its final report, Changing Lives, in July 2022.

The work of the Taskforce

This website is intended to provide a window on the work of the Taskforce and our final recommendations to meet Scotland’s unique challenge.

About the Taskforce Changing Lives – Final Report Final Report – Evidence Paper

Know the score

Have you been affected by drugs?

Whether you’ve taken drugs, are thinking of taking them, or are just curious and want to know more, it’s important to know the real facts about drugs.

Visit Know the Score website

Our final recommendations

Our final report was broken down into 4 chapters.

The wider context Culture change required New system of care Coordination of the response

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