Use of Digital Technology in Overdose Prevention: Knowledge Exchange

Thu 9 March 2023
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Drug overdoses continue to impact different countries in the world particularly in North America and Scotland. Scotland has the most severe Drug-Related Deaths (DRD) problem in Europe, almost four times that of other countries. Innovative solutions are required to support people at risk of harm. Digital technology such as smartphone application, wearable or sensors, could help to identify and prevent overdose. This seminar will present international innovation studies on different digital solutions with speakers from across the globe as well as Scotland.