Teaching Children about Vaping
Teaching Children about Vaping. In 2023, over 20% of children in the UK had tried vaping, up from less than 11.2% in 2021.
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At Drug Science we like to cover different topics relating to drugs. These topics cover the many different ways that psychoactive substances have an impact on our culture and society.
Shreya Malde and Naumih Noah
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Investigation of the household storage of medicines and disposal practices in Parklands sub-county in Nairobi, Kenya
Over time there has been an increase in access to medicine, leading to the bulk of drugs becoming unused and being kept at home.
Tom Cooney and Fiona Measham
- Nov 21, 2023
- 1 min
Counting and accounting for drug-related deaths at UK music festivals 2017–2023: A commentary
The exact number of drug-related deaths at UK music festivals in recent years is unknown, and there are no standard processes for reporting
Zakaria Belrhiti and Fatima Zohra Serghini
- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
Perceived barriers to access to hepatitis C for people who inject drugs in Morocco: A qualitative explorative study
Worldwide, approximately there are 15.6 million people who inject drugs. Recently, a rising prevalence of hepatitis C virus among the people
Alfred Balston, Kuljit Hunjan and more
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
The use of chlordiazepoxide for outpatient gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) detoxification: An observational study
Various detoxification regimens are used for gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), including diazepam, barbiturates, ba
Petter Grahl Johnstad
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
Comparative harms assessments for cannabis, alcohol, and tobacco: Risk for psychosis, cognitive impairment, and traffic accident
Author Petter Grahl Johnstad Published July 25, 2022 Abstract Researchers have associated cannabis use with risk for psychosis, cognitive...
Drug Science
- Jul 11, 2022
- 2 min
Diamorphine-Assisted Treatment
Diamorphine-assisted treatment is the prescription and provision of hygienic, medical-grade diamorphine to patients in a clinical set-up...
Drug Science
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations to pilot overdose prevention centres in the UK
In the United Kingdom, in 2020, there were 4,517 deaths related to illicit drug use; the highest rate of drug related deaths since...
Professor Fiona Measham and Dr Michael Pascoe
- Jun 8, 2022
- 5 min
The Post COVID cathinone hydra
Written by Professor Fiona Measham and Dr Michael Pascoe A study published in the journal of Drug Science Policy and Law describes...
Drug Science
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
DHSC announces that the UK will not legalise Snus
DHSC announces that it will not legalise the world’s most successful smoking substitute The health department has stated that it will not...
Drug Science
- Nov 13, 2021
- 2 min
Psychedelic Harm Reduction Workshop - Student Psychedelic Conference
In this webinar from the Student Psychedelic Conference, we hear from two groups doing amazing harm reduction work! PsyCare Amanda...
Drug Science
- Oct 23, 2021
- 4 min
Effects of Mixing and Dosing MDMA, LSD, and 2C-B with Dr Friederike Meckel Fischer
Dosing in psychoactive drugs Dosing represents one of the three critical elements that determine the quality of a drug experience,...
Fabian Steinmetz and Heino Stöver
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
The Cocaine Vape - A concept of a harm reduction device for current users of smokable cocaine forms
Authors Fabian P Steinmetz, Heino Stöver Published October 16, 2021 Although there are great regional differences, smokable forms of...
Drug Science
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Emergency Medical Treatment for Adverse Effects of Drugs
Any recreational drug use is likely to carry a degree of risk. This includes legal highs such as alcohol and tobacco but is especially...
Drug Science
- Jul 28, 2021
- 2 min
How I Built a Career in Drug Harm Reduction in Addiction Services - In My Professional Opinion
In this Drug Science webinar, Dr Chloe Sakal explains how she built a career as a psychiatrist focusing on drug use and addiction. She...
Drug Science
- Jul 19, 2021
- 1 min
The Future of Festivals
In this webinar, we discuss how festivals can be improved as they return from their 2020 hiatus. Drug use at festivals is unsurprisingly...
Drug Science
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Drug Consumption Rooms
Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs), also known as Supervised/Safe Injection Facilities (SIFs), or Overdose Prevention Centres (OPCs), provide...
Drug Science
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
Addiction in Psychiatry
Drug usage is currently extremely high and it is particularly prevalent amongst those suffering from mental health conditions. Despite...
Drug Science
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
Supervised Injection Facilities
Supervised Injection Facilities (SIFs) are known by many names including Safe Injection Facilities, Overdose Prevention Centres, and Drug...
Fiona Measham and Gavin Turnbull
- May 10, 2021
- 8 min
Drug Checking – The Evidence is Building!
Authors Fiona Measham & Gavin Turnbull Published May 10, 2021 What is a drug checking service? Drug checking has a rich history spanning...
Drug Science
- May 6, 2021
- 3 min
Building a Career in Drug Science
After hearing feedback about challenges finding career opportunities from the Drug Science Student Society, this webinar provides insight...
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