Many approaches to black and ethnic minority drug services are unwittingly flawed and racist. In a strong criticism of service planning, Kazim Khan argues for a radical approach to providing ‘visible minority’ services Culture before client: the wrong way for…
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Druglink interview 2002 – DAT’s much better : Mike Trace by Harry Shapiro
For the first time, data from all 149 Drug Action Teams has been analysed to present a picture of drug treatment throughout England. So what does Mike Trace, former deputy drug czar and now in charge of performance at the…
Druglink article 2002 – Prisoners’ families – a help or a hindrance by Karen Armstrong
Research shows that involving families can reduce family health problems and improve the impact of drugs education. Why, therefore asks Karen Armstrong, do some prison-based services perceive family involvement as hugely beneficial or even essential, while others find it irritating…
Druglink article 2002 – Inside out – breaking the cycle of prison and rough sleeping by Andy Lockhart
When rough sleeper clients are released from short sentences, they are often back to square one and back on the streets. Andy Lockhart and his team of outreach workers did something about it. Inside out – breaking the cycle of…
Druglink article 2002 – All stick and no CARATS
The government’s through care for prisoners is under fire. A CARATS worker lifts the lid on the service and questions the validity of outsiders giving services on the inside. All stick and no CARATS (PDF) Additional keywords: prisons
Druglink interview 2002 – Jane Fountain by Harry Shapiro
As a researcher at the National Addictions Centre, Jane Fountain is the co-author of one of the most detailed examinations of drug and alcohol use among homeless people. She talks to us about the ‘politics’ of counting those sleeping rough.…
Druglink interview 2002 – Aidan Gray (COCA) by Harry Shapiro
Crack undoubtedly causes problems for users, families and the community. But does the public image of the drug and its users hinder service development? Interview – Aidan Gray (COCA) (PDF)
Druglink article 2012 – Walk the line by Harry Shapiro and Caroline Oubridge
While recovery champions are being urged into the spotlight, relapse lurks in the wings. How effective is the supporting cast in helping them protect their own recovery? Walk the line (PDF)
Druglink article 2012 – Rock-star amounts at pocket money prices by Mike Power
The ban on mephedrone has done little to reduce its popularity – with some areas witnessing a marked upswing in use – and incidents of self-harm. Rock-star amounts at pocket money prices (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Defying expectations: the drama of drugs by Jo Davies, Sarah Mobedji and Mark C Farrall
When working with young people, workers’ discovered that expectations were challenged repeatedly and outcomes of sessions were not predictable. Defying expectations: the drama of drugs (PDF) Additional keywords: motivational interviewing / theatre /