The purity of cocaine powder has dropped to its lowest level since records began 25 years ago… Dealers rely on cutting agents as cocaine purity hits all time (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 2001 – Fighting future: Block and parry by Dr Colin Brewer
Long acting antagonist drugs, which block the effects of heroin, cocaine and tranquillisers and even cannabis may transform treatment within a few years. Fighting future: Block and parry (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Peaking vallies by Max Daly
Diazepam is set for a return to notoriety – not in its previous incarnation in the 60s and 70s as one of ‘mother’s little helpers’ – but as a rising player in the illicit drugs market among Class A users.…
Druglink news item 2008 – Police target ‘bash’ industry by Max Daly
Police are battling to contain a thriving market in the chemicals used to cut cocaine or heroin. Police target ‘bash’ industry (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Crossing the line by Sam Hart
The number of people admitted to A&E after taking cocaine is rising. Sam Hart reports on how hospitals are dealing with cocaine overdoses. Crossing the line (PDF)
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…
Druglink article 2001 – Blurred images: young users’ perceptions of cocaine by Annabel Boys, Julie Dobson and John Marsden
Cocaine has an image problem. The government deems it as hazardous as heroin but increasingly young people consider it a desirable leisure drug. Blurred images: young users’ perceptions of cocaine (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – We really do need to talk by Marcus Roberts
With rises in the number of people experiencing problems with powder and rock cocaine, access to psychological therapies is fast becoming a pivotal issue in the drugs sector. We really do need to talk (PDF) Additional keywords: counselling