Part one of this two part account described how in the early 80s the Militant-dominated Liverpool City Council adopted a populist ‘war on drugs’ stance to gain support for its confrontation with the Conservative government. Until then seen by his…
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Druglink article 1991 – Powers of arrest for cannabis by Geoff Monaghan
After over ten years, the law on cannabis is once again under review – but from the police point of view, a ‘parking ticket’ approach could have major repercussions. Powers of arrest for cannabis (PDF)
Druglink article 1990 – Fair trial for justice proposals by Una Padel
Drug agency clients could benefit from government criminal justice proposals. Implementing the White Paper, Crime, Justice and Protecting the Public could prevent offenders being sentenced on their record and make courts justify imprisonment. These together with greater use of probation…
Druglink article 1990 – The politics of anti-drug campaigns by Tim Rhodes
Government anti-drugs campaigns have attempted to address non-users as well as users. But images and messages that successfully deter non-users may simply have alienated drug users, making them less responsive to official sources of help and information. The latest campaign…
Druglink article 1990 – Ways to open the surgery door by Tom Waller
Why rejecting special payments for GPs may jeopardise our whole AIDS programme Expanding specialist services cannot fulfill the urgent need for greater medical involvement in drug treatment and HIV prevention. Mass participation by GPs can, but this means reversing the effects…
Druglink article 1990 – Dealing with the health market by Peter Mason
The NHS and community care reorganisations will create a health care market with many purchasers and providers. Market forces could further fragment services and force even popular agencies to close. To regulate the market both sides should establish consortia or…
Druglink article 1989 – Workplace programmes in the UK – Does it bake more biscuits? by James Kay
Wary of working with business? Think again – it’s the way to reach Britain’s 23 million workers Does it bake more biscuits? (PDF) Additional keywords: employment / workplace
Druglink article 1989 – Coping with AIDS by Mike Ashton
AIDS and Drugs Misuse part 2 completes the Advisory Council’s review of how HIV is transforming the response to drug misuse in Britain. It is essential reading for anyone who is or might be working with HIV infected drug users.…
Druglink article 1989 – £17 million for drug services in 1989/90
Allocations for the financial year 1989/90 will give health authorities at least £17 million to be spent on drug services – at least double that of last year. £17 million for drug services in 1989/90 (PDF) Additional keywords: government spending…
Druglink article 1989 – New drug ads focus on sharing
Ad agency Yellowhammer’s graphic approach is deprecated by health educators but backed by government ministers New drug ads focus on sharing (PDF)