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Work tackling addiction to drugs has been boosted by the Scottish executive in an 80 per cent increase in funding to the Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) over the next three years.

The executive announced the increase following a review of the SDF’s priorities, and launch of an action plan for 2002–05. Funding will now increase to £290,000 per annum.

Now SDF’s main activities will include encouraging communities to engage in tackling drug misuse at the grass roots level; developing and promoting employment services for drug users; providing an effective voice for its member organisations; and involving drug users in the planning and decision making process.

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