DRINK AND DRUGS NEWS :: Archived features

02.07.07

Playing the wrong game
Ipswich is using its crime reduction partnership to chase persistent sex workers into the criminal justice system. But money would be better spent helping them off drugs and out of prostitution, says John Furniss.

Is drug policy moving backwards?
Speakers at last week's Release conference looked back to the beginning of the 'war on drugs' 40 years ago. Agreeing that drug policy still isn't working, they warned that our failure to look beyond crime and punishment would continue to stall progress, as DDN reports.

Coming through stronger
Living with someone with drug or alcohol problems can pull families into a world they are ill-equipped to deal with. With the right support they can come out stronger, say Moira and Christine, who share difficult experiences.

Post-its from practice
Has NICE guidance improved hep C treatment in your area? asks Dr Chris Ford.

Background briefing
Prof David Clark looks at some of the research findings on incidence and possible causes of heroin overdose.

Letters
Responses to recent DDN features.

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