Research

Collecting, analysing, and disseminating data on
non-prescription benzo consumption among young people

Understanding the lived and living experiences of young people who take benzos in Scotland

If you're 16–30 and based in Scotland, click below to find out more about how you can get involved in the Benzo Research Project's ongoing research:

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Research Publications

Findings reports written by our Research Team, detailing their data collection, analyses, and interpretations.

Other research activities


Research Team

AJ Martin

Head of Research

Romi Dhawan

Research Assistant

Rainer
Geelmuyden

Research Assistant

Devaki Sharma

Research Assistant


Sebastian
Shelmerdine

Research Assistant

Cosimo Sidoti

Research Assistant

Annwen Thurlow

Research Assistant

What we do

  • Collect and analyse data about the experiences of young people who take non-prescription benzos, using this to inform recommendations and future work that betters the lives of our peers
  • Disseminate our findings through publications, events, and conferences
  • Support other teams to communicate our findings in social media posts, articles, policy briefs and more
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and improve harm reduction initiatives for young people who use benzos
Do you have a question? Do you want to collaborate? Contact us 
BENZO RESEARCH PROJECT