David Macdonald @davemacd1
Desperately trying to make sense of it all. An optimist. Own views here... Glasgow, Scotland Joined September 2013-
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"They are trying to convince you that Muslim equals dangerous." @ShelaghFogarty calls for critical thinking from voters in response to Farage's comments on sharia law.
The opening of 'People Make Recovery 2025' on Glasgow Green. Celebrating Courage, Connection and Community at the heart of #recoverymonth2025. Not just an event, but a powerful statement that recovery is real, possible and thrives when we come together. #freedup @GCHSCP
This week, we join Katie to see what a typical day as an Advocacy Worker at The Advocacy Project is like! 📰 Read Katie's blog: ow.ly/Jbms50WkXPq
This week, we join Debbie and Lisa to see what a typical day as Recovery Officers at HMP Barlinnie is like! 📰 Read Debbie and Lisa's blog: ow.ly/q4K750WhoeL
Some of the language used in the media and on online platforms recently has been especially stigmatising and potentially harmful. With so many sources of information, it can be difficult to know which are true. These are some of the common myths we’ve been seeing:
Commit genocide and you can participate in the Olympics, the World Cup and Eurovision. Object to genocide and you can't even play a gig at TRNSMT. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Labour thinks they are losing ground to Reform bc people are anti-immigrant. They are wrong People simply need someone to blame for life being so hard just now Reform hands them immigrants Labour should hand them greedy corporations and oligarchs! theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/m…
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As Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility, The Thistle, is preparing to open, we spoke to some of the staff who will be supporting people who use the service to hear their views. Read the full blog here: ow.ly/mmOJ50TWocv
Great dev session today between Mental Health professionals & @recovery_east, breaking down barriers with shared learning for all. Providing co-ordinated #ROSC is vital. Strengthening ties, offering hope, healing and +ve futures. #MentalHealth #HopeAndHealing #CoordinatedCare
@D_G_Alexander It's time for independence 💙🏴 and to have control over OUR resources...
We've started recruiting for the Safer Drug Consumption Facility Want to find out more about the roles? We're holding recruitment sessions (in person & online) on 1 May 2024 where service leads will answer your questions. Email [email protected] to book a place
Must watch speech by @GreenJennyJones on the state of our economy and society 👏 If you watch one thing today, make it this ⬇️ "I think we are in a terrible mess in this country. And this budget, actually, it doesn't do anything for it "And it's not really even a debate at…
This is an immensely satisfying must-watch: extraordinary rebuke of Scholtz by Malaysia's Prime Minister, while standing right next to him. "You cannot find a solution by being so one-sided, in terms of looking only at one particular issue and erase 60…
SDCFs do not encourage drug use, but promote harm reduction, safer drug use and reduce drug related health issues and fatal overdoses. They support people to make and maintain contact with other services to help with treatment and recovery. 💻 glasgowcity.hscp.scot/sdcf-service-u…
Some personal news…….
Glasgow City are piloting Scotland’s first safer drug consumption facility (SDCF). To keep up to date with information and developments, visit our webpage: glasgowcity.hscp.scot/sdcf

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SOOZE #TeamSAS 🚑 @SuzieSAS
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Darren Anderson @DarrenA333
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UK SMART Recovery, ce... @smart_central
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GlasCouncilonAlcohol @GCAglasgow
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Dave @DaveLBywater
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SOOZE #TeamSAS 🚑 @SuzieSAS
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SAS Drug Harm Reducti... @HarmLeads
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NLRecoveryCommunity @recovery_nl
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Scottish Families Aff... @ScotFamADrugs
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SHAAP @SHAAPAlcohol
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Phoenix Futures Scotl... @Phoenix_Scot
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Mat Southwell @MatSouthwell
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Global Sumud Flotilla... @GlobalSumudF
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