Will people prepared to inject illegal drugs with secondhand needles be able to change now to reduce the risk of spreading AIDS to each other, and to the general popultion? Research in London (drug indicators Project) suggests there’s at least…
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Druglink article 1987 – Needle swop in Mersey by Allan Parry
Drug injecting and personal responsibility may seem incompatible – but in Liverpool drug injectors have not ‘misused’ an experimental needle exchange scheme. Allan Parry describes how a simple exchange scheme can quickly develop an important health education and counselling role.…
Druglink article 1986 – Scottish proposals
“I am personally and on principle against it,” said the former Scottish Health Minister about issuing needles and syringes to addicts. But a committee set up by his Chief Medical officer was about to recommend just that. We bring you…
Druglink article 1986 – Focus on amphetamines by Harry Shapiro
Once a drug of public concern as the 60’s mods went speeding on scooters and at all night parties, the amphetamines have recently been overshadowed by more newsworthy drug problems. But amphetamines are still widely misused – even if politicians…
Druglink article 1986 – Aids and injecting by David Turner
David Turner’s call for drug agencies to practice risk-reduction to save lives. We also see how such practices – including new syringes for old – have been working in Amsterdam. Aids and injecting (PDF)
Needle fixation
What is needle fixation? A person with a needle fixation enjoys and often craves the act of injecting a drug, as much as the drug itself – often the two pleasures go hand in hand. Such a user will divide…
Injecting
Injecting is the least common way of using drugs but also the most dangerous. Drugs that are injected are mainly of three kinds: opiates like heroin; sedatives and tranquillisers; and stimulants (amphetamines and cocaine). These may well be mixed to combine…
What types of treatment are there?
People who have problems with drug use can access help and treatment either through the health and welfare system. (via drug advice services or GP referral) or through the criminal justice system if they have committed an offence. Health and welfare…
What are the dangers from using drugs?
DrugWise infographic on drug dangers (PDF) Some people think everyone who takes drugs will end up dead. Others seem to think that drug use is not dangerous at all. The truth is somewhere in between… Drug use can never be…