SSDP are deeply saddened by the news that has come out over the weekend regarding the deaths of four young people in Northumbria related to drug use. It is …
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There have been four drug related deaths reported in Northumbria over this weekend. Consequently the Northcumbria police force have issued an urgent drugs warning with regards to these incidents, urging …
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Industry News
Dutch Developments: Coffeeshop Owner and Cannabis Cultivator sees Potential in Dutch ‘Weed Experiment’
by Lara SmitWith the ‘controlled cannabis supply chain experiment’ the Netherlands seems to be moving slightly towards legalisation. The experiment, starting in 2021, has been a widely discussed topic in the …
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Meet Lee Harris, one of CISTA’s 2016 mayoral candidates. Last week, Buzzfeed’s Tom Chivers met with Lee, one of May 2016 mayoral hopefuls. Lee showed Chivers around his headshop ‘Alchemy’ …
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Industry News
FCA Announce Guidance Consultation for Cannabis Companies Listing on London Stock Exchange
by Ant LehaneThe Financial Conduct Authority has today issued a statement which endeavours to clarify the situation regarding cannabis companies listing on the London Stock Exchange. Although some uncertainty remains, there …
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With the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act today, our Policy Editor takes a close look at the possible outcomes, and posits what alternatives the UK, and others, should be considering …
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Sorcha Ryan is the Festival and Harm Reduction Lead of Bristol Drug Project, an organisation belonging to Bristol ROADS (Recovery Oriented Alcohol and Drugs Service). Here, Sorcha will be sharing …
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With changes to venues, demand and support looming on the horizon, Eleri Crossland predicts a significant shift in the way UK students interact with illegal drugs Student life is …
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A version of this article was originally published in June 2015 on LEAP UK – one year on, little has changed: There was a familiar and tragic story in …
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This article was originally published on drugwise.org.uk. You would think that a product with the potential to save a billion tobacco-related deaths this century without costing tax-payers a penny …