Police and prosecutors have proven dogged in their determination to make an example of two men who ran a hydroponics equipment firm. Amean Elgadhy on what the case could mean for indoor gardeners and head shops. Growing concern (PDF)
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Druglink article 2008 – Peaking vallies by Max Daly
Diazepam is set for a return to notoriety – not in its previous incarnation in the 60s and 70s as one of ‘mother’s little helpers’ – but as a rising player in the illicit drugs market among Class A users.…
Druglink article 2008 – Deal or no deal by Marcus Roberts
Radical government welfare proposals could compel claimants with heroin or crack problems to engage with treatment services or lose benefits. Marcus Roberts provides the lowdown on Labour’s tough-talking tactics. Deal or no deal (PDF)
Druglink news item 2008 – Police target ‘bash’ industry by Max Daly
Police are battling to contain a thriving market in the chemicals used to cut cocaine or heroin. Police target ‘bash’ industry (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Injecting doubt by Dr David Marjot
The ACMD report, Reducing drug-related deaths is seriously misleading on prescribing injections of opiates, says David Marjot Injecting doubt (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – National Treatment Agency: Building castles on sand? by Annette Dale-Perera
The objectives of the national Treatment Agency have been welcomed by the drug treatment field. But is it built on solid ground? We ask the questions. National Treatment Agency: Building castles on sand? (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – My cows or yours? Evidence for prevention by Peter Stoker
Prevention outweighs permissive policy for social benefit to the individual and to society. My cows or yours? Evidence for prevention (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Running numbers: dealing with a data deluge by Dr George Christo
Drug agencies record data for a variety of reasons but once they have the data few have the statistical background to know what to do with it. Running numbers: dealing with a data deluge (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Local care: central control by Paul Johnson, Noel Towe and Mike Ward
Considering the impact on a national treatment agency on community care for drug users Local care: central control (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Risky business by Jenny McWhirter
Give young people credible information about drugs – or just say no? Jenny McWhirter highlights research that shows we first need to understand how young people assess risk Risky business (PDF)