Opinion Learn about doping in sports ‘Drugs in sport’, edited by David R Mottram and Neil Chester.…Published: 6 March 2015
News Scientists use crowdfunding to boost research into LSD effects on the brain Scientists have turned to crowdfunding to support an imaging study showing the effects of LSD on the brain, the first to be conducted in the UK.…Published: 6 March 2015
Opinion Swedish men can thank snus for healthSwedish men have the lowest level of tobacco-related deaths in Europe. This is likely to be due to their preference for low-nitrosamine oral tobacco (snus) over cigarettes.…Published: 2 March 2015
News Supporting vulnerable patients with addiction In her role as an advanced pharmacist in addictions, Elizabeth Marr supports patients who often face prejudice in society. Here, she describes the challenges she faces.…Published: 23 February 2015
News Study highlights growing problem of opioid withdrawal in newborns Prescribers should consider the risks of addiction and neonatal opioid withdrawal before starting opioid pain relief, particularly in women of childbearing age.…Published: 13 February 2015
Opinion Facilitate recreational drug testing to help save lives Giving drug users better information about what is in their drugs before they take them could save lives.…Published: 12 February 2015
Infographic A decade of smoking cessation in Europe The continent with the worst smoking habit is gradually giving it up. A range of anti-smoking policies and new cessation products has led to reduced rates of smoking in most countries, which will eventually impact on smoking-related deaths.…Published: 5 February 2015
Opinion Drug driving law must not be a burden for patients Patients taking medicines affected by new drug driving laws will need timely and accurate advice from pharmacists.…Published: 29 January 2015
News A new model of pharmacy in North East London North East London Local Pharmaceutical Committee is recruiting pharmacies to take part in its new ‘SelfCare Pharmacy’ practice. Will its efforts result in a viable new model of pharmacy care?…Published: 23 January 2015
Opinion “Vape” is word of the year for 2014Steve Bremer discusses the new words rising up to describe electronic cigarette technology.…Published: 22 January 2015