When working with young people, workers’ discovered that expectations were challenged repeatedly and outcomes of sessions were not predictable. Defying expectations: the drama of drugs (PDF) Additional keywords: motivational interviewing / theatre /
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Druglink article 2002 – Dissolving drugs: harm reduction in a sachet? by Jon Derricott and Andrew Preston
In October 2001 the authors began producing and selling single use sachets of citric acid for injecting drug users. Here they explain why they did it, their experiences to date and some of the issues that remain in the supply…
Druglink article 2002 – Young offenders: can we fix them? by Glyn Halksworth
Young drug users present major challenges to the whole range of child service providers including drug workers. Druglink article 2002 – Young offenders: can we fix them? (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Reviewing the situation: think it out again by Eilish Gilvarry
In 1996, the Health Advisory Service (HAS) looked at the availability and accessibility of substance misuse services for young people. In 2001 HAS reviewed the 1996 report and identified areas in need of improvement. Reviewing the situation: think it out…
Druglink article 2002 – Talking down: trust and respect by Debby Allen
Research trying to find out young people’s real experiences of, and views, on illicit drug use is fraught with problems. Talking down: trust and respect (PDF)
Druglink news item 2002 – Prozac addiction warning
The makers of a leading antidepressant of the Prozac type (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs) have been forced to issue a new warning acknowledging that some patients may become dependent and duffer side effects on withdrawal. Prozac addiction warning…
Druglink news item 2002 – Botulism in heroin fear
The Public Health Laboratory has reported three suspected and one confirmed case of wound botulism among injecting drug users. Botulism in heroin fear (PDF)
Druglink Findings 2012 – Can drug education be a class act? By Mike Ashton
Recently drug campaigning groups have been petitioning for the government to make drug education compulsory in schools. Findings editor Mike Ashton looks at the evidence for effectiveness. Findings – Can drug education be a class act? (PDF)
Druglink / DrugWatch factsheet 2012 – PMA / PMMA
PMMA (paramethoxymethylamphetamine) is a Class A stimulant and psychedelic drug. It is structurally similar to methamphetamine and paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA). PMA was created in Canada in 1973 and after being linked to several deaths in Canada and U.S.A seemed to disappear from use until the 1990’s. Since…
Druglink article 2012 – From addiction to recovery: twelve easy steps by Nic Sheff
Nic Sheff, an American who gives lectures on his recovery from methamphetamine addiction was confronted by an angry listener who said he made it sound so damned easy. And it made him think. From addiction to recovery: twelve easy steps (PDF)