They are the pariahs of many communities. But, like problem drug users, some dealers seek a way out of the drug market. Sam Hart on a unique project in Bristol that goes where few services fear to tread. Deal or…
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Druglink article 2008 – Nightclub roulette by Jonathon Leggett
In a case echoing the jailing ten years ago of homeless project managers Ruth Wyner and John Brock for ‘allowing’ dealing on their premises, two men behind Plymouth’s biggest dance club have been jailed for a total of 14 years…
Druglink news item 2008 – The loss adjustors by Steve Sampson
The effects of a recession on drug markets is hard to predict, but what is for sure is that buyers and sellers in the trade will be lightning-quick to adapt to a new economic climate. The loss adjustors (PDF)
Druglink news item 2008 – Alert over Ritalin ‘diversion’
The government’s licit drug watchdog is set to warn doctors against prescribing Ritalin to people who they suspect will sell it on as a recreational drug. Alert over Ritalin ‘diversion’ (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – In the belly of the dragon by Steve Sampson
As Bejing gears up to host this summer’s Olympics, the authorities are keen to maintain China’s uncompromising image around illicit drug use. But, as Steven Sampson reveals, the city’s streets, bars and nightclubs are home to a remarkably open, vibrant…
Druglink article 2007 – Boom and bust by Max Daly
In 2005 police smashed the T Business, Ipswich’s dominant drug dealing gang. As the gang await sentencing later this month. Max Daly reports on the ‘conveyor belt’ nature of drug enforcement taking place across the UK. Boom and bust (PDF)
Druglink article 2007 – Bash street kids by Max Daly
The cocaine and ecstasy markets are splitting in two, with young people and students being the major consumers in an expanding industry in cheaper, lower quality products. Max Daly takes a look at the results of this year’s UK wide…
Druglink article 2007 – Risky business by Steve Sampson
As thousands of teenagers arrive at university – and face the prospect of racking up large debts – Steve Sampson reports on how students who turn to dealing drugs to earn extra cash are being targeted by thugs. Risky business…
Druglink article 2007 – Dealing the lethal dose by Sam Hart
What should happen to the person who deals the lethal ecstasy pill or injects the fatal dose of heroin? Sam Hart reports on a grey area in criminal law which treads the fine line between pushers and punters. Dealing the…
Druglink article 2007 – Back from the brink by Diane Taylor
Rhea Coombs, a 32 yer old charity worker, used to be called Angel and ran a south London crack house. Diane Taylor describes the remarkable story of a woman who hit rock bottom but survived to tell the tale Back…