Police and drug workers in Aberdeen are facing an uphill struggle to deal with a rising crack problem. Max Daly on why the Granite City has become Scotland’s crack capital and how the drug has left treatment services struggling to…
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Druglink article 2006 – Fashion victims by Peter McDermott
Despite its past popularity, abstinence is the latest buzzword in the treatment field. But, says Peter McDermott, those most likely to have problems abstaining could be left high and dry by the latest trend. Fashion victims (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Feel good factor by Joanne Neale
Research into the effects of user involvement on treatment is finding that it makes people feel helped – but not drug free. Feel good factor (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Dawn of the geriaddicts by Max Daly
As the population of long-term drug users grows older, doctors and campaigners say health officials will have to take on a fresh treatment challenge. Sam Hart reports on a struggle to grow old with dignity. Dawn of the geriaddicts (PDF)
Druglink article 2006 – Brave new world by Sara McGrail
With the end of the current drug strategy only 24 months away, how will Britain be caring for its drug users in 2008 and beyond? Sara McGrail poses the challenges for the treatment industry Brave new world (PDF) Additional keywords:…
Druglink interview 2006 – The truth is out there by Harry Shapiro
Home Office drugs minister Paul Goggins has a simple message for drug treatment services: “Don’t make treatment success our best-kept secret.” Interview by Harry Shapiro The truth is out there (PDF)
Druglink article 2005 – Families on the frontline
Families are a key element in reducing the harm caused to individuals and communities by drug use. But, say Katie Burrell and Henry French, relatives who want to help those closest to them lack support Families on the frontline (PDF)
Druglink article 2005 – Picking up the pieces by Sam Hart
There has been a steep rise in the number of young people getting treatment for heroin and crack problems. But, as Sam Hart discovers, it’s because services have re-shaped themselves to deal with vulnerable children. Picking up the pieces (PDF)
Druglink article 2005 – Return of the dragon by Kelvin Chan
China has a long history of battling to keep drugs away from its citizens. But, as Kelvin Chan explains, even the threat of labour camps and execution have failed to prevent the return of large-scale heroin sue to Chan’s villages,…
Druglink article 2005 – Labour’s ‘eight wasted years’ by Harry Shapiro
The war on drugs has had its supply lines cut because Labour has gone soft on cannabis, has failed to invest in residential rehabs and is not getting enough drug offenders in court. Conservative leader Michael Howard talks to Harry…