Stories
- Long read
Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
- Article
Tripping for spiritualism and science
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
- 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
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
The Criminal Justice and Court Service Bill - Drug Testing
Date: March 2000Reference: PP/IDD/A/10/18Part of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
Drugs in the workplace
Date: 2003-2005Reference: PP/IDD/A/5Part of: Iddon, Brian- Archives and manuscripts
All Party Parliamentary Drugs Misuse Group reports
Date: 1998-2007Reference: PP/IDD/A/10/12Part of: Iddon, Brian- Books
Experimental chemotherapy of filariasis. I, Experimental methods for testing drugs against naturally acquired filarial infections in cotton rats and dogs / R.I. Hewitt [and others].
Date: 1947- Archives and manuscripts
Media - 'Prescription charges, drugs and chemists'
Date: 1979-1985Reference: SA/PAT/C/36/8Part of: The Patients Association