Chloé Bate

@4lfch103.bsky.social

RA at the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow. Interests: drug use practices and cultures, drug policy, harm reduction.

Drug Science mourns the incredible loss of Hannah Deacon, who passed away suddenly on May 6. Her tenacious fight to treat her son's epilepsy was instrumental in transforming medical cannabis legislation in the UK. Dr. Anne Schlag reflects on Hannah’s remarkable legacy: ❤️ drugscience.org.uk/a...

A tribute to Hannah Deacon Supermum, Supercampaigner, Super-Beautiful Person.

The whole Drug Science Team is shocked and incredibly saddened by the news of Hannah Deacon’s passing on May 6th, 2025, after ‘a short and brutal illness’

drugscience.org.uk

In 2023, Scotland saw 1,172 drug related deaths (DRDs). Approaches to death prevention are complex as solutions require coordinated action across different sectors. How can we explore how causes of DRDs interact in our health and social care system? Let's use systems mapping!🧵 (1/17) #systemscience

# STOP THE DEATHS, WE CAN PREVENT DRUG DEATHS" in bold white letters on a black background.

The UK’s first legal drug consumption room opened in Glasgow on Monday morning. Dr Saket Priyadarshi, Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services: "It’s another part of a system of care, another piece of the jigsaw responding to a very complex problem.” www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

‘All eyes are on Glasgow’: UK’s first legal drug consumption room ready to open

The Thistle will be available 365 days a year and provide a supervised space where drugs can be injected safely

theguardian.com