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24.01.05

Keep it real!
Drug messages to young people don't have to be boring and worthy, as Haroon Riaz discovered when he captured interest with his 'Keep it real' project.

Cannabis: one year on
On the anniversary of reclassification from class B to class C drug, DDN asks do people understand the law? Is cannabis safe? Views from very different perspectives.

Extreme measures
The Buddhist monastery of Thamkrabok Monastery offer a gruelling programme of detox that relies on determination and spiritual belief. Is it a viable treatment option for British addicts?

Prejudice against heroin users
Negative views of heroin users can interfere with their chances of successful treatment, says Prof David Clark.

Time to look at needle and syringe exchange?
Are needle and syringe exchanges effective at what they set out to do?, asks Prof Neil McKeganey.

A day in the life of...
Mike Gallant of the Shetlands Islands Community Drugs Team.

 

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