What is Viagra? How does it work? What are the side effects? What are the consequences of mixing with other drugs? How is it used non-medically? Factsheet – Viagra (PDF)
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Druglink article 1999 – At home with diversity: Race, rehab and drugs by Annette Dale-Perera and Finola Farrant
Of all the sparse provision for Black and minority ethnic drug users, that provided by residential rehab has probably been the least satisfactory. But with quality standards on the way, rehab will need to learn that diversity begins at home.…
Druglink article 1999 – Nang Tien Nan: Princess opium in Deptford by Dean Whittington
Princess opium was a royal guest of the Vietnamese in refugee camps in Hong Kong. She and they now reside in Deptford. The creation of a Vietnamese service taught important lessons, with implications for wider treatment networks and aftercare. Nang…
Druglink article 1999 – Plaster over the cracks: anti-racism policies are just skin deep by Kazim Khan
Many organisations think they are tackling racism, but are they really? No one would expect one white European to be able to represent all the cultures and views of Europe, so why do people expect one visible minority representative to…
Druglink/DrugWatch factsheet 2014 – AMT
AMT is an off white or yellowish/orange powder. The consistency can be either clumpy or fine. It is also found in tablet form. These are commonly referred to as pellets to avoid accusations that they are medicinal products. They are small blue pellets typically containing 30mg freebase…
Druglink article 2014 – Krokodil sinks teeth into Georgia by Michael Bird
The use of krokodil, a harsh homemade heroin alternative, is spreading from Russia to oppressed communities in Georgia. Krokodil sinks teeth into Georgia (PDF)
Druglink article 2014 – Dane law by Blaine Stothard
It took 35 years of campaigning for the authorities to accept drug consumption rooms in Denmark. Could it happen in the UK? Dane law (PDF)
Druglink interview 2014 – Steve Rolles by Harry Shapiro
Transform have just published a new book setting out a public health approach to constructing a legal, regulated market for cannabis. Harry Shapiro spoke to Transform’s Senior Policy Analyst Steve Rolles Interview: Steve Rolles (PDF)
Druglink article 2014 – A generation ignored by Jane Ward and Julia Sinclair
Although tackling alcohol use remains on the national agenda, many practitioners are aware they are only addressing the tip of the iceberg. Who is the main group missing from specialist services? It’s the over-50s. A generation ignored (PDF)
Druglink article 2014 – Deals on wheels by Max Daly
The number of older recreational drug users appears to be on the rise. But who are they and why are they still taking drugs? Deals on wheels (PDF)