‘Education, Prevention and Treatment’ is the Holy Trinity of the drugs field. We are equally comfortable with ‘Rights and Responsibilities.’ But as we prepare for a veritable explosion of funding for drug interventions for young people over the next three…
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Druglink article 2002 – Measure for measure by Adrian King
Shakespeare’s play was a dark comedy about manipulation, intrigue and secret identities. Adrian King asks whether we only evaluate what’s east to count, leaving the real questions quietly sidelined.What works in drug education? Measure for measure (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Just say – ‘Oh no, not again’ by Julian Cohen
Just prior to the publication of the Home Affairs Select Committee report, Ivan Lewis, Education Minister announced an eleventh hour ‘new tough stance on drugs and schools’ Are we heading for a back to the future stab at shock horror…
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 news item 2002 – The unkindest cut? ‘Investigative journalism’ and research by Ross Coomber and Jon Derricott
Laboratory analysis consistently reveals that drugs are rarely cut with noxious substances. How is it then that every time a journalist goes out on the street to investigate the drug scene, they turn up evidence to suggest that dangerous adulteration…
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 /
Druglink article 2002 – Dissolving drugs: harm reduction in a sachet? by Jon Derricott and Andrew Preston
In October 2001 the authors began producing and selling single use sachets of citric acid for injecting drug users. Here they explain why they did it, their experiences to date and some of the issues that remain in the supply…
Druglink article 2002 – Young offenders: can we fix them? by Glyn Halksworth
Young drug users present major challenges to the whole range of child service providers including drug workers. Druglink article 2002 – Young offenders: can we fix them? (PDF)