Cocaine said to be worth up to £50 million has washed up on two Norfolk beaches, in one of the largest hauls ever found on the British coastline. 360kg (794 lbs) of the Class A substance was discovered on Hopton beach, near Great Yarmouth, and a beach near Caister, according to the National Crime Agency….
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Survey reveals UEA’s drug habits
Two thirds of students at UEA have taken illegal drugs according to Concrete’s annual Drugs and Alcohol Survey. Only 2% of students are daily smokers – part of the 39% who smoke more infrequently – but 95% say that they drink alcohol. Of those who have taken drugs, cannabis is by far the most popular,…
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Is it the privilege of the rich to abuse their bodies?
Most agree that it is common sense not to systematically wreck our body, our vehicle for experiencing the world. Yet when it comes to drink, drugs and diet we are often far from logical. However surely people have free will and are autonomous enough to make their own lifestyle choices no matter the risk. David…
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The world of drug slang
Jasmine Grey offers some insight on to the slag given to the more commonly used illegal drugs.
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Legalise them or not, the classification of drugs needs to change
Matthew Protz asks why there is a mis-match in classifying drugs, and explains how this could be misleading
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Coca leaves: not just used for cocaine
The coca leaf is linked with Bolivia’s culture and indigenous minorities, and there’s more to it than cocaine.
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