What happens when a new drug hits the UK’s streets? And how are illicit drugs here changing – and why?
James follows the trail of the first case of “zombie drug” xylazine in the UK and hears some powerful personal stories along the way.
The story begins in Solihull, in the West Midlands, where 43-year-old Karl Warburton was found dead in May 2022. He had ... Show More
Sep 2
The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives
In 1964, the future for children born with Cystic Fibrosis was grim - most faced a life cut tragically short. Today, the majority of people living with CF in the UK are adults, a testament to extraordinary medical progress.We meet Annabelle who lives with Cystic Fibrosis, and onc ... Show More
28m 5s
Mar 2020
On Drugs: Live from the BBC 6 Music Festival with Tyger Drew-Honey
Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the UK drugs scene. This week, he is live from the BBC 6Music Festival in Camden, talking to actor and presenter Tyger Drew-Honey about his struggle with drink and drugs, how society sees addiction, and what needs to change.Jacob Hawley is a Silver ... Show More
19m 34s
Dec 2011
NEJM Interview: Dr. Jerry Avorn on the evolving approach to drug safety in the United States
Dr. Jerry Avorn is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics at Brigham and Women's Hospital, both in Boston. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. Supplement to: Av ... Show More
15m 13s