The war on drugs has had its supply lines cut because Labour has gone soft on cannabis, has failed to invest in residential rehabs and is not getting enough drug offenders in court. Conservative leader Michael Howard talks to Harry…
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Druglink interview 2005 – For the record by Harry Shapiro
While the field has every reason to be encouraged by the government’s response to drug problems since 1997, concerns and anxieties remain in a number of key areas. here, Prime Minister Tony Blair discusses issues such as treatment, cannabis and…
Druglink article 2005 – No place to hide by Diane Taylor and Damian Mclaren
The government spends millions of pounds in housing benefit to keep homeless people in hostels. But, as Diane Taylor and Damian McLaren reveal, many have more in common with crack houses than refuges No place to hide (PDF) Additional keywords:…
Druglink article 2005 – Testing times by Max Daly
Backed by Tony Blair on the basis of US evidence, the Abbey School became the first state school in Britain to randomnly drug test its pupils. Max Daly investigates what really happened in the US and the problems facing schools…
Druglink factsheet 2005 – On the job: Supervision and appraisal
A briefing to help managers of drug treatment services to develop effective management policies and procedures Factsheet – On the job: Supervision and appraisal (PDF)
Druglink factsheet 2005 – Legal highs
Information on Salvia, Kratom, Epehdra, Peyote, Guarana, Magic mushrooms, Ipomoea (morning glory), Angel’s trumpet (Datura), Baby Hawaiian, Griffonia Factsheet – Legal highs (PDF)
Druglink article 2005 – Cocaine as currency by Max Daly
After gaining rare access to the FARC-controlled jungles of Southern Colombia, Chilean photojournalist Carlos Villalon discovered a world where groceries, the catch of the day and even sexual health checks are paid for with cocaine. He spoke to Max Daly…
Druglink article 2005 – Keeping tabs on the herbal highs by Andrea Wren
Legal highs such as the herb salvia are becoming a popular choice at ‘head’ shops because they offer a mellow, legal buzz. But, says Andrea Wren, drug services need to wise up because natural doesn’t necessarily mean safe. Keeping tabs…
Druglink article 2005 – Staying the course by Paul Hayes
When the National Treatment Agency was set up in 2001 it heralded a brave new world of drug treatment. Paul Hayes, chief executive of the NTA, on how the organisation intends to stick around to ensure drug users stay in…
Druglink article 2005 – Waiting for the man by Al Morgan
The image of the neighbourhood drug dealer as a man with a hood and dark glasses hanging outside the school gates is as outdated as that of soccer yobs with shaved heads and bovver boots. Drug squad officer Al Morgan…