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
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Druglink article 2008 – Controversy in a can by Sam Hart
The drinks industry denies products such as Carlsberg Special Brew encourage ‘irresponsible’ drinking. But, says Sam Hart, those working with the most vociferous customers of super-strength lagers tell a different story. Controversy in a can (PDF) Additional keywords: minimum unit…
Druglink article 2001 – Doors of opportunity: security staff at risk by Lyn Matthews
The association between music, dancing and drugs is well recorded but club door-staff may be an unregarded risk to the public and themselves. Doors of opportunity (PDF)
Druglink article 2007 – Aftershave alcoholism by Susannah Tomkins
Russians on the breadline are risking death by drinking aftershave and cleaning agents instead of vodka. Susannah Tomkins on a sinister side of alcohol abuse which is affecting more than one million people in Russia. Aftershave alcoholism (PDF)
Druglink article 2007 – Painting by numbers by Howard Parker
With the heroin-crack using population getting older and a younger population hooked on a mix of alcohol, cannabis and cocaine, the importance of local needs assessments in plotting change has never been greater. Painting by numbers (PDF) Additional keywords: age…
Druglink article 2007 – White lines, blue collar by Steve Sampson
Cocaine is permeating into working class culture, whether it’s in the local working men’s pub, high street club or building site. Steve Sampson reports on how the drug is breaking traditional barriers to fuel our binge drinking society. White lines,…
Druglink article 2006 – Sherry aid by Mike Ashton
Problem heroin users have needle exchange and maintenance prescribing, yet there is no harm reduction equivalent in the UK for chronic alcohol users. Mike Ashton on a residential unit in Canada which uses doses of wine and sherry to bring…
Druglink article 2006 – Last chance saloon by Mike Ashton
Providing a refuge for street drinkers which other services have rejected as impossible to work with is arguably the hardest substance misuse job in Britain. Mike Ashton look at what makes ‘wet’ day centres tick. Last chance saloon (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Prohibition: a rum do by Mark Kleiman
Many drug law reformers cite America’s post World War One experiment with Prohibition as evidence for legalising all drugs. But, says Mark Kleiman, the reality behind an era popularised by mobsters and speakeasies tells a very different story. Prohibition: a…
Druglink news item 2006 – Bottling it: Britain’s booze bugbear by Srabeni Sen
For how long can the government fail to address Britain’ damaging obsession with getting drunk? Srabeni Sen on how a cultural institution has become the government’s elephant in the room. Bottling it: Britain’s booze bugbear (PDF)