In order to explore new dimensions of the relationship between heroin use and unemployment, it is helpful to forget about heroin for a moment and focus on the lives of the unemployed. When time falls apart (PDF) Additional keywords: unemployment…
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Druglink article from 1987 – Drugs and deprivation by Ira Unell
Politicians score points and academics wrangle, while to the ‘man in the street’ the relationship between drugs and deprivation probably seems beyond question. Ira Unell investigates one of the most politically sensitive issues in the drugs field today. Drugs and…
Is drug use mainly in deprived areas?
If we use a broad definition of drugs – including alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs – it is clear that drug use is nearly everywhere. However, different people living in different areas may have different drug use patterns. For example,…
Why do young people take drugs?
DrugWise infographic on why people take drugs (PDF) There are many reasons people will take drugs. Enjoyment Although there are clearly risks involved in using drugs and negative side effects can be experienced, the evidence of drug use within youth…