Drugs give newspapers and TV shows the perfect chance to stereotype, vilify and sensationalise. But, says columnist Roy Greenslade, the media’s handling of drugs issues is doing more harm than good. Myth-representation (PDF)
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Druglink article 2006 – The chronicles of Narcomania by Max Daly
Max Daly on the media’s addiction to wild tales depicting drug users as modern folk devils. Professionals from the drug field air their views on how narcotics are depicted in newspapers and on TV. The chronicles of Narcomania (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Class politics by Harry Shapiro
The huff and puff surrounding the Home Secretary’s decision to leave cannabis as a Class C drug clouded what may be a far more significant announcement – to review the whole classification system. Class politics (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Feel good factor by Joanne Neale
Research into the effects of user involvement on treatment is finding that it makes people feel helped – but not drug free. Feel good factor (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Addiction and mysticism: escaping from reality by William Pryor
Both addiction and mysticism can illuminate the path of self-discovery – but dependence is an obstacle to real happiness, says ex-user and author William Pryor. Addiction and mysticism: escaping from reality (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Dawn of the geriaddicts by Max Daly
As the population of long-term drug users grows older, doctors and campaigners say health officials will have to take on a fresh treatment challenge. Sam Hart reports on a struggle to grow old with dignity. Dawn of the geriaddicts (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Brave new world by Sara McGrail
With the end of the current drug strategy only 24 months away, how will Britain be caring for its drug users in 2008 and beyond? Sara McGrail poses the challenges for the treatment industry Brave new world (PDF) Additional keywords:…
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)
Druglink news item 2006 – Cornering the middle market by Max Daly
Home Office plans to set specific limits for the personal possession of drugs were greeted with horror by both the media and civil rights campaigners. Max Daly reveals the inside story behind the new drug thresholds. Cornering the middle market…
Druglink news item 2006 – Revealed: the inside story of drugs in prison by Max Daly
Drugs are coming into jails in babies’ clothing, through the post and in bodily orifices. Max Daly on Britain’s thriving prison drug markets Revealed: the inside story of drugs in prison (PDF)