Ecstasy deaths have increased five fold since the nineties according to the latest drug-deaths reports. The report from St George’s Medical School will show ecstasy deaths in England and Wales have doubled year on year Ecstasy deaths increase five-fold (PDF)
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Druglink interview 2002 – Jane Fountain by Harry Shapiro
As a researcher at the National Addictions Centre, Jane Fountain is the co-author of one of the most detailed examinations of drug and alcohol use among homeless people. She talks to us about the ‘politics’ of counting those sleeping rough.…
Druglink article 2002 – The long winding road by Viv Evans
Viv Evans reflects on much that has been achieved in drug education and prevention. The long winding road (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Drug education: teach or treat? by Kathy Evans
‘Education, Prevention and Treatment’ is the Holy Trinity of the drugs field. We are equally comfortable with ‘Rights and Responsibilities.’ But as we prepare for a veritable explosion of funding for drug interventions for young people over the next three…
Druglink article 2002 – Measure for measure by Adrian King
Shakespeare’s play was a dark comedy about manipulation, intrigue and secret identities. Adrian King asks whether we only evaluate what’s east to count, leaving the real questions quietly sidelined.What works in drug education? Measure for measure (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Just say – ‘Oh no, not again’ by Julian Cohen
Just prior to the publication of the Home Affairs Select Committee report, Ivan Lewis, Education Minister announced an eleventh hour ‘new tough stance on drugs and schools’ Are we heading for a back to the future stab at shock horror…
Druglink interview 2002 – Aidan Gray (COCA) by Harry Shapiro
Crack undoubtedly causes problems for users, families and the community. But does the public image of the drug and its users hinder service development? Interview – Aidan Gray (COCA) (PDF)
Druglink news item 2002 – The unkindest cut? ‘Investigative journalism’ and research by Ross Coomber and Jon Derricott
Laboratory analysis consistently reveals that drugs are rarely cut with noxious substances. How is it then that every time a journalist goes out on the street to investigate the drug scene, they turn up evidence to suggest that dangerous adulteration…
Druglink article 2012 – Walk the line by Harry Shapiro and Caroline Oubridge
While recovery champions are being urged into the spotlight, relapse lurks in the wings. How effective is the supporting cast in helping them protect their own recovery? Walk the line (PDF)
Druglink article 2012 – Rock-star amounts at pocket money prices by Mike Power
The ban on mephedrone has done little to reduce its popularity – with some areas witnessing a marked upswing in use – and incidents of self-harm. Rock-star amounts at pocket money prices (PDF)