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Druglink article 2013 – Not sorted for E’s or whizz by Harry Shapiro

While the forensic information has yet to be made public, the tragic death of Nick Bonnie at the Warehouse Project in Manchester (28 September) appears to be the latest in a series of deaths linked either to strong ecstasy or the PMA ecstasy combination. Up until…

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Druglink interview 2013 – Martin Barnes by Harry Shapiro

Martin surprised us all by announcing that he was stepping down as DrugScope’s Chief Executive. Here he reflects on a decade in the hot seat and the challenges to be faced both by DrugScope and the wider sector. Interview: Martin Barnes (PDF)

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Druglink news item 2013 – All the dope that’s fit to print by Harry Shapiro

Recent warnings about strong heroin raises concerns about impact. All the dope that’s fit to print (PDF)

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Druglink article 2014 – Recovery from drug and alcohol dependence: what does the evidence tell us? by Harry Shapiro

This is the second report of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) Recovery Committee. What follows is a ‘plain English’ summary of the report which readers are encouraged to share with/send to key partners such as Commissioners, Directors of Public…

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Druglink interview 2014 – Tim Sampey by Harry Shapiro

Earlier this year, Build on Belief held a well-attended launch event at the House of Lords. Co-founder member and Chief Operating Officer Tim Sampey, recalls that it all started as a racket – badminton that is. Around late 2004, Terry Swinton and I went to a…

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Druglink interview 1999 – Mike Trace urges drug field to think ahead by Harry Shapiro

In an exclusive interview Mike Trace, the UK deputy anti-drugs coordinator has expressed his concerns that the drug field is not geared up for the expansion promised by the extra money coming from the Comprehensive Spending Review Mike Trace urges…

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Druglink interview 2014 – John Collins by Harry Shapiro

John Collins coordinates the international drug policy project at LSE IDEAS. He is the editor of the latest report to call for an end to the drugs war, but the analysis from this expert group of economists points to a more realistic, incremental approach than sweeping…

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Druglink article 1998 – From clinic to community: the changing face of treatment by Harry Shapiro

30 years ago a new era of drug treatment was ushered in with the creation of Drug Dependency Units. Since then, we have seen the treatment sector respond to epidemics, disease and funding crises – but what have the last…

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Druglink article 2014 – 50 best drug books part 2 by Blaine Stothard and Harry Shapiro

A selection covering treatment, the drugs themselves, drug cultures and more… 50 best drug books part 2 (PDF)

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Druglink timeline 1995 – 2014 by Harry Shapiro and Geoff Monaghan

This timeline takes a look at the UK drugs scene from the mid 90s up til 2014. Druglink timeline 1995 – 2014 (PDF)

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