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Students still being fined for drug possession one year after UoM announces harm reduction approach

Students still being fined for drug possession one year after UoM announces harm reduction approach

Over a year after the University of Manchester announced a shift from zero tolerance to harm reduction £3,300 has been collected in drug possession fines
New COVID Antiviral pill inspires hope

New COVID Antiviral pill inspires hope

A new antiviral pill has been found to reduce rates of hospitalisation in COVID-19 patients.
Amphetamine overtakes cocaine as the second most popular drug in Greater Manchester

Amphetamine overtakes cocaine as the second most popular drug in Greater Manchester

New data published by the Home Office shows a steep rise in the amount of amphetamine seized over the last year
Scientists make breakthrough in TB treatment

Scientists make breakthrough in TB treatment

Potential solutions have been discovered that help to treat tuberculosis (TB), an airborne disease. Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs, and is one of the most prevalent diseases in India and parts of Africa. This disease occurs in approximately 33 per cent of the global population. Science journals report that around 1.6 million […]

Man dies of suspected overdose at Academy indoor festival

It is believed the man took a quantity of MDMA inside Academy 2

These attacks on smart drugs aren’t very smart

James Jackson discusses the positives of ‘smart’ drug use in academia and other areas.