The age of children arriving at treatment services with heroin and cocaine dependencies is falling. Max Daly on how the system is dealing with younger Class A users. Hard nuts to crack: treating the needs of young users (PDF)
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Druglink article 2004 – Killer cannabis: the return of reefer madness by Max Daly
As the alleged dangers of smoking cannabis generate a media frenzy, Max Daly investigates the truth behind the drug’s links with violence and aggression. Killer cannabis: the return of reefer madness (PDF)
Druglink article 2010 – Shackled to an age-old stigma by Stuart Walton
The stigmatisation of drug users as morally corrupt and undeserving of compassion has its roots in the Victorian anti-alcohol movement. Stuart Walton on how society is struggling to free itself from what is becoming a debilitating habit. A gathering mood of intolerance is abroad…
Druglink article 2010 – Children of Roma by Rosie Winyard and Dada Felja
Substance misuse services in east London are reporting rising numbers of young Roma men needing treatment for heroin and cocaine dependence. Rosie Winyard and Dada Felja on a unique ‘hidden harm’ challenge for both the Roma and the wider community. Children of Roma (PDF)
Druglink article 2010 – Testing the waters by Emma Ward, Esther Sample and Marcus Roberts
DrugScope conducted a survey of its membership and other key stakeholders in September 2010 to inform our response to the drug strategy consultation. High numbers turned out at short notice at events in London, Birmingham and Newcastle to voice their opinions, demonstrating the commitment and passion that exists within…
Druglink article 2010 – Let’s get physical by Joanne Neale, Sarah Nettleton and Lucy Pickering
Support for heroin users should include their basic physical needs. Moreover, say Joanne Neale, Sarah Nettleton and Lucy Pickering, caring for one’s body and good progress in recovery appear to be mutually reinforcing. Let’s get physical (PDF)
Druglink article 2010 – Collateral damage by Sam Hart
Britain’s youth service, established half a century ago, is steeling itself for some heavy cuts from the coalition government. And this is bad news for young people facing drug problems. Sam Hart reports. Youth work is in crisis. Heads of youth services and charities…
Druglink article 2010 – Coalition conundrum by Martin Barnes
As we await the new drug strategy, opinion is split on how the spending cuts, funding, the coalition government and its ‘Big Society’ will make their mark on future policy. Martin Barnes picks through the evidence Coalition conundrum (PDF)
Druglink article 2010 – Needle syndrome by Alex Stevens
There is a direct link between the level of welfare provided by a country and its injecting drug user population – and the government would do well to heed this, says Alex Stevens. The recent consultation on drug strategy stressed the government’s ambition…
Druglink article 2010 – Drug gangs boost cocaine purity to compete with internet highs by Max Daly
Drug gangs are stepping up the purity of cocaine in response to competition from the new generation of stimulants such as mephedrone, according to Britain’s organised crime agency. Analysis of police seizures between April last year and June this year reveals the average purity of powder…