Few TV hoaxes have been as successful as Brass Eye’s notorious ‘Cake’ drug stunt. The latest drug myth doing the rounds is child-friendly, strawberry flavoured crystal meth. Sam hart on why people are so readily taken in by tall drug…
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Druglink article 2008 – Missing link by Robert Ralphs, Toby Seddon and Lisa Williams
Labour’s push to cut drug crime by getting addicted offenders into treatment is now a decade down the line. But, as the authors reveal, while the strategy has been effective in helping drug users, there is little evidence to show…
Druglink article 2008 – Chain reaction by Trevor Bennett and Katy Holloway
The link between drug addiction and crime is not as strong or clean-cut as the government is making out. Researchers Trevor Bennett and Katy Holloway, who have investigated drug crime links for the Home Office, reveal the truth behind the…
Druglink news item 2008 – More cash than Class by Max Daly
For the second time in just over two years, the home secretary asked drug experts to review the dangers of cannabis. The most high profile voice in the debate so far has been that of Britain’s police chiefs. But, says…
Druglink news item 2008 – Cannabis claim puts Rizla’s nose out of joint by Max Daly
A mental health charity has been threatened with legal action by a tobacco giant after suggesting its king size cigarette papers were used for rolling joints. Cannabis claim puts Rizla’s nose out of joint (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Atlantic drift by Anna Ling
American drugs laws are perceived to be draconian and ineffective. But are we any better off in the UK? Anna Ling examines the varying impact the law on both sides of the Atlantic has on the punishment and civil rights…
Druglink article 2008 – Cleaning the fug on cannabis crime by Tiggey May
As Prime Minister Gordon Brown considers returning cannabis back to Class B, claims about its links to criminal behaviour in young people have come thick and fast. But, as Tiggey May reports, new research reveals a different story. Clearing the…
Druglink handout 2008 – The new abstentionists by Mike Ashton
Around Bonfire Night 2007 a rocket shook the peak of England’s drug treatment structure – someone asked how many patients ended up drug-free. Clothless as the fabled emperor, 3% came the reply. Bullish engagement and crime reduction claims were dismissed…
Druglink article 2008 – The new Puritanism by Mike Hough
Are the days of hedonistic consumerism coming to an end? And will this trigger a revival of puritan-style attitudes to drug use? The new Puritanism (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – We really do need to talk by Marcus Roberts
With rises in the number of people experiencing problems with powder and rock cocaine, access to psychological therapies is fast becoming a pivotal issue in the drugs sector. We really do need to talk (PDF) Additional keywords: counselling