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Too focused on harm reduction?

When it comes to drug addiction, greater focus on the more difficult, less palatable and more expensive recovery approach is needed, says Terry Maguire.

23 Oct 2026

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The Michael Jackson drug - a very strange conversation

Pharmacist and stand-up comedian Peter Kelly recalls one of the strangest conversations he ever heard in his pharmacy.

21 Jul 2026

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Chronic hepatitis C infections fall in England, latest data shows

However, about one in three people who injected drugs said needle and syringe provisions are not good enough.

07 Apr 2026

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CPD module: Psychoactives and psychedelics

We take a look at the developments supporting the therapeutic applications of psychoactive drugs.

09 Oct 2024

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UK drug deaths highest since records began says ONS

The number of drug-related deaths in England and Wales last year climbed to the highest levels since records started in 1993.

14 Oct 2020

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Understanding the law around drugs and driving

Pharmacy law practitioner Richard Hough explains the implications of legislation around drugs and driving

12 Jan 2016

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