Drugs and Alcohol Today: Volume 5 Issue 2
Table of contents
Up in smoke ‐ the future of medical cannabis
John WittonThe future's bright, the future's green. Well almost. Just when things were looking up for medical cannabis, the Government pulled the plug and refused it a license. Is this just…
Cannabis‐related problems and their management
Jan CopelandDespite being the most common illicit drug in the Western world, treatment for cannabis use is not readily available. Primary health care and even specialist drug treatment…
Living the high life. The role of drug taking in young people's lives
Karenza Moore, Steven MillerThe vast majority of young drug users see substance use as a positive experience. Why else would they continue to take them? Most research on the other hand pathologises drug use…
The new face of racism and the challenge facing services
Jeff FernandezIn 2004 we brought you the story of a London PCT's efforts in tackling poor service engagement among Asian groups. The result of local interviews made for uncomfortable reading…
Herbal therapies and substance use
Angela Dean, Treasure McGuireHerbal medicines are commonly‐used complementary therapies and are available through pharmacies, supermarkets, health food shops, the internet, or from complementary practitioners…
Cracks in the glass: polydrug use in rural areas
Michelle DuffinWe have already looked at the emerging crack and heroin problems in inner cities. But are the polydrug using practices catching on in rural areas? In this special research…
Innovate to intercept: dealing with dealers
Peter MasonA unique venture called the Middle Market Drug Project has been raising more than a few eyebrows. Based in the City of London, the new police project is taking out an impressive…
ISSN:
1745-9265Renamed to:
Drugs, Habits and Social PolicyOnline date, start – end:
2001 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditors:
- Dr Axel Klein
- Mr Blaine Stothard
- Dr Aysel Sultan