ISD Scotland unveils new look Drug Misuse web site

The Drug Misuse Information Scotland site is a unique resource holding and linking to a vast range of information, research and statistics in drug misuse in Scotland. The site also links to relevant information from the UK, and Europe. Target users are policy makers, professionals, researchers, employers and the wider community. The site is managed by the ISD Scotland Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Executive.

The site has a fresh new improved look and structure making navigation easier and finding relevant information quicker. The distinctive blue colouring used in the previous DMIS website has now been encapsulated in a modern design.

The colours used for the logo represent the five different site areas:

Information reSource articles
These include an extensive publication database containing a variety of statistics and research. The database has search and sort facilities and is updated with publications from Scotland, UK and beyond. There is also a media monitoring section with the latest drug related news.

Site partners
The Effective Interventions Unit (Scottish Executive), Drugs Action Teams and Drugs Misuse Information Strategy Team (ISD Scotland).

About the site
This area contains information about the site, the site map and directory and site policies.

Links
A searchable links database includes links to Scottish, British and European drug information sites.

Search facility
This allows users to perform simple and advance search for information held on the site.