Stories
- Article
Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs
The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.
- Article
Guerrilla public health
From safe-use guides to needle exchange schemes, Harry Shapiro reflects on 40 years of drug harm reduction in the UK.
- Article
Ginger’s role in cures and courtroom battles
Some people will use a dose of ginger to help with hangovers – but it hasn’t always been a friend to the thirsty.
- Book extract
The science of why things spread
From deadly pandemics to viral tweets, Adam Kucharski explores what makes something contagious.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Illicit Drugs - general
Date: 1997-2010Reference: PP/IDD/APart of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists: "Illicit drugs policy: using evidence to get better outcomes"
Date: c.2005Reference: PP/IDD/A/10/42Part of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
Greater Manchester Police: "A Factual Guide to Drugs"
Date: c.1990sReference: PP/IDD/A/10/16Part of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
Transform Drug Policy Foundation: "After the War on Drugs"
Date: 2004-2009Reference: PP/IDD/A/10/36Part of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
Drugs in the workplace
Date: 2003-2005Reference: PP/IDD/A/5Part of: Iddon, Brian