Stories
- Article
Cocaine, the Victorian wonder drug
Today, cocaine has a very poor public image as one of the causes of crime and violence. But for the Victorians it was welcomed as the saviour of modern surgery.
- 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.
- Interview
Sniffing glue and Scientology in the DrugScope archive
Academics on hallucinogenics, kids sniffing glue, and Scientologists recruiting drug users keen to kick the habit. Delve into Wellcome’s recently acquired DrugScope archive.
- 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.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
JES (Junkies, Ex-Users, Substitute Drug Users)
Date: 1991Reference: SA/DRS/F/6/6aPart of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
Services for Drug Users
Date: 1988Reference: SA/DRS/L/237aPart of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
'Caring for Drug Users' seminar
Date: 1990Reference: SA/DRS/L/260Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
Working with Stimulant Users
Date: 1989Reference: SA/DRS/L/248Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
MARCUS - Medicinal and Recreational Cannabis Users Symposium
Date: 1996Reference: SA/DRS/L/276Part of: DrugScope