The effective implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards will transform treatment services and the experience of people in treatment. Delivering the National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and the treatment engagement target depends on this transformation being made.

This webinar series will explore how progress with implementation is being made in settings across Scotland and the challenge that remains.

Services recognise that for many people, substances have been used as a way to cope with difficult emotions and issues from the past. Services will aim to support people to develop positive relationships and new ways of coping as these are just as important as having the right medication.

Speakers Included:

- Laura Mitchell, Lead for Drug & Alcohol Psychology Service, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Greg Coull, Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Head of Substance Use Psychology, NHS Borders
- Sue Hudson-Craufurd, Psychological Therapies Training Lead, Substance Misuse Psychology Service, NHS Lothian

For more information about the MAT Standards visit http://matstandards.scot/

This webinar was held on Friday 18 November 2022, 1.00pm - 2.20pm