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
Jul 8
Are we being too safe in the sun? How to balance the risks
When the sun shines, out come the warnings that we all need to be careful in the sun to avoid burning and the risk of skin cancer. There are, though, those who believe that sort of public health messaging isn't positive enough about the benefits of the sun.As James Gallagher hear ... 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