RCPsych in Scotland Addictions Faculty Conference 2026

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27Mar

In person full day conference

Timings 9.30am - 4.30pm
Location Apex Dunblane Hydro
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RCPsych in Scotland Addictions Faculty Conference 2026

Event Information

This year’s conference, titled “At the Cutting Edge of Addictions,” will bring together clinicians, researchers, and third‑sector partners to explore emerging trends, lived‑experience perspectives, and innovations in treatment.

Our programme hopes to include sessions on:

  • Patterns of stimulant misuse, including benzodiazepine harms and recent insights into cocaine use in Argentina
  • The lived experiences of people and families affected by addiction, with contributions from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD)
  • Alcohol‑related brain injury
  • The intersection of physical health and addictions.

We have also invited Maree Todd, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and Sport, to offer opening remarks to set the context for the day, although this is still to be confirmed.

We hope you can join us on the day. 

A draft programme and confirmed speakers will be advised shortly.

The conference will be held at Apex Dunblane Hydro.

We would like to invite Resident Doctors to be part of the programme by submitting an abstract which is for presenting both a poster and orally (10-minutes) on a topic related to psychiatry in Scotland. This could involve an audit, research, or a general project.

Please note that, unfortunately, we cannot offer a free place at the conference for presenters.

If you would like to be considered, please read our Call for Posters guidance and send your Abstract using this form to Susan Richardson by 5pm on Friday 27 February 2026.

There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes available (£75, £50, £25).

Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking.

For further information, please contact:

Email: susan.richardson@rcpsych.ac.uk

Web: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/devolved-nations/rcpsych-in-scotland

Contact Name: Susan Richardson

Contact number: 0131 344 4965

Event Location

Location: Apex Dunblane Hydro