Long acting antagonist drugs, which block the effects of heroin, cocaine and tranquillisers and even cannabis may transform treatment within a few years. Fighting future: Block and parry (PDF)
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Druglink article 2008 – Foiled again by Jamie Bridge
Despite being a proven way of reducing injecting among heroin users, it is still illegal for drug workers to hand out foil. Jamie Bridge argues that public health provision can be advanced by tearing up an obstructive and out-dated section…
Druglink article 2008 – Peaking vallies by Max Daly
Diazepam is set for a return to notoriety – not in its previous incarnation in the 60s and 70s as one of ‘mother’s little helpers’ – but as a rising player in the illicit drugs market among Class A users.…
Druglink news item 2008 – Police target ‘bash’ industry by Max Daly
Police are battling to contain a thriving market in the chemicals used to cut cocaine or heroin. Police target ‘bash’ industry (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Injecting doubt by Dr David Marjot
The ACMD report, Reducing drug-related deaths is seriously misleading on prescribing injections of opiates, says David Marjot Injecting doubt (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – I was a heroin using mother
What’s it like being hooked on heroin while looking after a baby? One mother gives a frank account of the reality of life behind the tabloid stereotype. I was a heroin using mother (PDF) Additional keywords: families
Druglink article 2008 – Carry on doctor by Tom Carnwath and Harry Shapiro
Before the existence of any kind of formal drug treatment system, there were GPs prepared to prescribe morphine, heroin and cocaine for users. That all changed 40 years ago in 1968. But, say Tom Carnwath and Harry Shapiro, not all…
Druglink article 2007 – Painting by numbers by Howard Parker
With the heroin-crack using population getting older and a younger population hooked on a mix of alcohol, cannabis and cocaine, the importance of local needs assessments in plotting change has never been greater. Painting by numbers (PDF) Additional keywords: age…
Druglink article 2007 – The horse handlers by Tim McSweeney and Paul Turnbull
Despite its enormous potential for harm, research suggests that some people, in certain circumstances, feel able to effectively manage and control their use of heroin in order to minimise risks. The authors have followed the fortunes of one such group…
Druglink article 2007 – Pier pressure by Gibby Zobel
One of our most vibrant and affluent seaside resorts, Brighton has a ‘massive’ heroin problem and is Britain’s drug death capital. But are the latest attempts to reduce crime and help drug users merely scratching the surface? Pier pressure (PDF)