The Scottish Government

Examining the Injecting Preparation Practices of Intravenous Drug Users
Contractor: Paisley University
Due Date: November 2003
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
This study will examine the injecting practices of a sample of drug users with specific reference to those which could potentially facilitate the transmission of Hepatits C and other bloodborne viruses.

Prison Transitional Care Evaluation
Contractor: Stirling University and NFO System Three Social Research
Due Date: August 2004
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
The evaluation of the prison transitional care arrangements in Scotland began in May 2002. The transitional care arrangements are designed to assist the Scottish Prison Service to meet one of the key objectives in the SPS Drugs Strategy: to increase the proportion of identified drug misusers taking part in successful transitional care after release from prison. The study combines a quantitative cohort component with a series of qualitative case studies.

Evaluation of Lloyds TSB Partnership Drugs Initiative
Contractor: Glasgow University, Strathclyde University and NCSR
Due Date: August 2005
Contact: Nick Bland [0131 244 2107]
This study has been commissioned to evaluate a number of projects funded by Lloyds TSB Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) to tackle the problems of drug misuse in children and young people. The evaluation will aim to identify lessons from PDI projects about effective approaches to improving outcomes for young people affected by drug misuse.