The Lewisham Citizen’s Jury concluded that methadone was more dangerous than heroin. If the educated public think this, can substitute prescribing have much of a future? Substitute prescribing – Social policy or individual treatment? (PDF) Additional keywords: heroin maintenance /…
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Druglink article 1997 – Preventing confusion by Lorraine Rogerson
The interview with Tony Newton in the last Druglink raised the possible confusion of the place in Tackling Drugs Together of the Drugs Prevention Initiative and asked whether it was relevant. But the DPI has an important part to play…
Druglink article 1997 – New ideas in the field by Professor Philip Bean
With all the politicians out bidding each other as the ‘toughest on drugs’ it comes as something of a surprise to find that there are still a few new ideas doing the rounds in Westminster. Here we present two of…
Druglink article 1997 – The Party Line by Oswin Baker
Ahead of the general election, what are the different party’s stances on drugs? Exclusively for Druglink readers, we tried to find out about their policies and views. Interviews with Tom Sackville MP, George Howarth MP and Alex Carlisle MP The…
Druglink article 1997 – Culture shock by Nicci Carins
This article introduces the application of traditional oriental medicine and homeopathy to the treatment of drug users. Used alongside more traditional therapies, holistic medicine can help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with drug use, despite the problems encountered by…
Druglink article 1997 – Show me the way to go home: young homeless people and drugs by Richard Hammersley and Stephanie Pearl
100 homeless people young people were interviewed in Glasgow homeless project. Over three quarters had used cannabis, hallucinogens or amphetamines. Just under half felt they had been addicted to, and a third severely dependent on, a substance other than tobacco.…
Druglink article 1997 – Newton’s law by Anna Bradley
Tackling Drugs Together is 18 months old. Whitehall is already reviewing progress. For this issue we interviewed the political architect behind the policy – Tony Newton. Newton’s law (PDF)
The depressing truth about antidepressants
By Harry Shapiro The brain has a whole fleet of chemical couriers called neurotransmitters (NTs) which it uses to send messages to different parts of the body. They are released across a synaptic gap to engage with receptors on the…
Druglinks from 1997
January / February 12(1) (PDF) March / April 12(2) (PDF) May / June 12(3) (PDF) July / August 12(4) (PDF) September / October 12(5) (PDF) November / December 12(6) (PDF)
Druglink article 1996 – Acupuncture in Britain by Helen Boyle and Simon Fidler
Acutedetox can be successful, but doubts run deep, not least among funders. Acupuncture in Britain (PDF)