Despite the successes of Labour’s attempts to tackle social exclusion, there remains a section of society whose complex needs remain unresolved. Martin Barnes on a new coalition that intends to eliminate barriers by looking at the big picture. Transformers (PDF)…
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Druglink article 2009 – Artificial snow by Tony D’Agostino
As addiction experts undertake a trial to investigate whether an anti-tiredness drug can be used to treat cocaine dependency, Tony D’Agostino reports on the hunt for a methadone-style equivalent for stimulant abuse. Artificial snow (PDF)
Druglink article 2009 – The hidden mixer by Max Daly
Mixing alcohol and cocaine is probably one of the most common drug combinations in modern culture. But is the mix a recipe for violence? Max Daly investigates. The hidden mixer (PDF) Additional keywords: polydrug use / violence / aggression
Druglink article 2009 – Mephedrone: the future of drug dealing? by Mike Power
Chemists are staying one step ahead of drug laws by toying with the chemical make-up of illegal stimulants such as ecstasy, speed and crystal meth to make an increasingly popular range of legal highs. Mike Power reports on the substances…
Druglink news item 2009 – Cannabis farm clampdown: the fallout by Steve Sampson
Steve Sampson on signs that the UK’s cannabis growing gangs are feeling the heat from increased police attention. Cannabis farm clampdown: the fallout (PDF)
DrugScope annual lecture 2002 – The policy for the fight against drugs and drug addiction in Portugal: recent developments by Dr Vitalino Canas
In Portugal drugs and addiction are commonly identified in opinion polls as a great concern. Of course people have hazy opinions on the subject and often confuse aspects that are not strictly caused by addiction, such as petty crime. The…
Druglink article 2002 – Heroin prescribing – why bother? by Clare Gerada
Heroin prescriptions may benefit some users. But is it worth the risks? asks Clare Gerada Heroin prescribing – why bother? (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – A very British treatment by Bill Nelles
Like so many sports, Britain invented heroin prescribing, but others do it better. Why is the UK lagging behind? asks Bill Nelles A very British treatment (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – The road from H: how the legal supply of heroin to users virtually dried up by Bing Spear and Joy Mott
Until 16 April 1968 any doctor could prescribe heroin and cocaine to any of their patients. The following extract describes the prescribing of heroin by one doctor, Lady Frankau and its effect on the extent of addiction in the 1960s.…
Druglink news item 2002 – Drug education scam returns
A £1 million scheme shut down by the DTI in November 2001 to get business to sponsor the production of drug information booklets for schools has reappeared. Drug education scam returns (PDF)