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Druglink article 1989 – Steroids by Harry Shapiro

Control of steroids under the Misuse of Drugs Act seems just a matter of time. Arm yourself with the facts before steroids become another part of the drug abuse business. Steroids (PDF)

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Druglink article 2009 – Market forces by Harry Shapiro

Back in 2002, the police began publicly to re-frame drug enforcement as harm reduction. What was behind this and where is it going? asks Harry Shapiro Market forces (PDF)

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Druglink article 2008 – Carry on doctor by Tom Carnwath and Harry Shapiro

Before the existence of any kind of formal drug treatment system, there were GPs prepared to prescribe morphine, heroin and cocaine for users. That all changed 40 years ago in 1968. But, say Tom Carnwath and Harry Shapiro, not all…

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Druglink news item 2008 – Cannabis casualty by Harry Shapiro

The driving force behind the government’s decision to ignore the recommendation of the ACMD on cannabis was to send a message to young people about its dangers. But there is another message coming across, argues Harry Shapiro Cannabis casualty (PDF)

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Druglink news item 2000 – Wintercomfort: the price of trust by Harry Shapiro

The case of Ruth Wyner and John Brock has sent waves of anger and anxiety rippling through the social care world. The press have roundly condemned both the conviction and the sentence. Harry Shapiro looks at the case and some…

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Druglink article 2007 – People power by Harry Shapiro

The government and the media seem convinced that the average Brit has a knee-jerk, conservative attitude to tackling problem drug use. But, says Harry Shapiro, whenever the public is asked, a different picture emerges. People power (PDF)

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Druglink news item 2006 – A question of balance by Harry Shapiro

Attacked as both too close to government and too liberal, the government’s expert advisory committee on drugs is under scrutiny. Harry Shapiro on the ACMD past, present and future. A question of balance (PDF)

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Druglink interview 2006 – The truth is out there by Harry Shapiro

Home Office drugs minister Paul Goggins has a simple message for drug treatment services: “Don’t make treatment success our best-kept secret.” Interview by Harry Shapiro The truth is out there (PDF)

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Druglink article 2005 – Gunning for the future by Harry Shapiro

Arsenal Football Club are one of the biggest names in world football. As the club celebrates 20 years work in the community, Freddie Hudson, Arsenal’s Senior Sports Development Officer, tells Harry Shapiro, how the club is diverting young people away…

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Druglink article 2005 – Plugging the gaps by Harry Shapiro

Early intervention and stopping children falling through gaps in services are key elements in the new approach to reducing drug use by young people. Steve Tippell, Head of Prevention at the Home Office Drugs Strategy Directorate, explains the vision and…

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