Iran’s proximity to the world’s largest opium producer has created a spiralling drug and HIV problem. But, reports Max Daly, cultural qualms have been pushed aside in order to confront the grim reality. Iran opens up to opium reality (PDF)
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Druglink article 2006 – Fashion victims by Peter McDermott
Despite its past popularity, abstinence is the latest buzzword in the treatment field. But, says Peter McDermott, those most likely to have problems abstaining could be left high and dry by the latest trend. Fashion victims (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Pressing the point by Petra Maxwell
Dealing with the media on drug issues may be intimidating and frustrating, says Petra Maxwell, but it’s worth taking on the challenge Pressing the point (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Hack attack: why drug users are fair game by Lorraine Fisher
Tabloid journalist Lorraine Fisher, former health correspondent of the Daily Mirror, defends the red top newspapers record on drug reporting Hack attack: why drug users are fair game (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Myth-representation by Roy Greenslade
Drugs give newspapers and TV shows the perfect chance to stereotype, vilify and sensationalise. But, says columnist Roy Greenslade, the media’s handling of drugs issues is doing more harm than good. Myth-representation (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – The chronicles of Narcomania by Max Daly
Max Daly on the media’s addiction to wild tales depicting drug users as modern folk devils. Professionals from the drug field air their views on how narcotics are depicted in newspapers and on TV. The chronicles of Narcomania (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Class politics by Harry Shapiro
The huff and puff surrounding the Home Secretary’s decision to leave cannabis as a Class C drug clouded what may be a far more significant announcement – to review the whole classification system. Class politics (PDF)
Druglink factsheet 2006 – Subutex and methadone
What are Subutex and methadone. how effective are they? Who are they suitable for? Factsheet – Subutex and methadone (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Feel good factor by Joanne Neale
Research into the effects of user involvement on treatment is finding that it makes people feel helped – but not drug free. Feel good factor (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Addiction and mysticism: escaping from reality by William Pryor
Both addiction and mysticism can illuminate the path of self-discovery – but dependence is an obstacle to real happiness, says ex-user and author William Pryor. Addiction and mysticism: escaping from reality (PDF)