Mike McCarron
Mike McCarron
A concerned citizen and participant in drug use cultures
Scotland
7 Videos

  • About Mike

    2005 – Present: Involvement with Scotland’s Futures Forum Alcohol and Drugs Project and RSA Drugs Commission; member of the Scottish Advisory Committee on Drugs Misuse.

    2005 – June 2008: National Substance Use Officer (Drugs), the Scottish Association of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams.

    2000 –2005: Coordinator, Greater Glasgow Drug Action Team

    1995 – 1999: Local Government Councillor; Convention of Scottish Local Authorities Spokesperson for Social Affairs and Chair of Scottish Local Government Drugs Forum

    1976 – 1995: Various posts in Strathclyde Region Social Work Department working with offenders, children and families, disabled people, the voluntary sector, community development and social regeneration.

    Since 1972, active supporter of the voluntary sector and currently on the Boards of Apex Scotland, Addaction and T3E(UK).

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Welcome to Lifeline and FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol and Drugs). This project has been shaped by the wealth of experience, openness, and knowledge of the contributors. You are invited to comment on the clips, which are supported by footnotes to which you can add. FEAD is an ongoing Lifeline Project initiative.

Lifeline Project: In 1971 the Lifeline Project opened a day centre for drug users in Manchester. Since its foundation Lifeline has grown and developed, and now works in a diverse range of settings across the UK. Our purpose is to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind, and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse.