Stories
- Article
Surviving sex work on the streets
In care at four, on the streets at nine, Charmaine has had a traumatic journey to reach life as it is now: no drugs, no sex work, looking after her mum, and enjoying her grandchildren. Here she writes honestly about her past.
- 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
The solidarity of sickness
Visiting an injured friend in hospital prompts writer Sinéad Gleeson to reflect on the instant rapport forged between compatriots in the kingdom of the sick.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Pacific Information Service on Street-Drugs
Date: 1972-1978Reference: SA/DRS/C/1/140Part of: DrugScope- Books
Street drugs / Andrew Tyler.
Tyler, Andrew, 1946-Date: 1986- Archives and manuscripts
Street Aid
Date: 1970sReference: SA/DRS/B/1/404Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
Pitt Street Settlement
Date: 1986Reference: SA/DRS/B/1/342Part of: DrugScope- Archives and manuscripts
Mary Street Centre
Date: 1988Reference: SA/DRS/B/1/257Part of: DrugScope