Drug Abuse

Concerning drug abuse, the GSCE syllabus specifically mentions:- definition, the mind and body, medical drugs, legally acceptable drugs (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco), consequences of taking social and recreational drugs (physical, mental, social, legal), drugs in sport, hard and soft drugs (classification and legal status).

Relevant articles and writings in alphabetical order:

• Addiction - a view from the frontline
• Addiction, helping others and our selves
• Ashes to Ashes - the tobacco industry
• Breaking the habits of a lifetime - rehabilitation for drug addicts
• Cannabis- Should it be legalised?
• Dependence and Addiction (CMF File, 2000)
• Doctors, Drink and Drugs
• Drug Addiction in Prison
• Should we prescribe methadone for drug addicts?
• The truth about drugs

See also the review of news items on drugs, addiction and related issues