Better heroin than HIV

Article Abstract:

The Wirral Health Authority launched a full prescribing service for well drug users in 1991 to limit the spread of HIV. The Wirral has a high injecting population, but since the introduction of the needle exchange scheme in 1988 it has a low HIV infection rate, under 10 per million population. The service is based at St Catherine's Hospital and negotiates drug dosage with clients without pressure to stop. Over 1,000 referrals were made for 750 places. Particular sessions to attract women have been successful. The average annual drugs bill is 500 pounds sterling per client, compared to 30,000 pounds sterling to treat an Aids patient.

Services, England, Needle exchange programs

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Colombia's barons switch to heroin

Article Abstract:

Acres of opium poppies are being grown in south-west Colombia. Over 22,000 acres have been discovered by police grown by Asian heroin experts. Twenty-two Indians have been expelled and a further 50 are being sought. The crops have been sprayed by herbicide glyphosate to destroy them. Heroin is the new drive for Colombian drug dealers. Cocain production has also increased by 100% since Feb 1990. Cocaine dealers have spread to Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

Colombia, Latin America, Drug traffic, Drug dealing

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Heroin chic gets a glossy cover

Article Abstract:

The Mainline Foundation, a Dutch drug outreach organization, has launched Mainline Lady, a lifestyle magazine for female heroin addicts. This magazine is designed to be very similar to a mainstream glossy women's magazine, combining health advice with features such as makeovers.

Heroin, Drug Addicts, Periodicals

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