Harriet Purbrick, of the Students for Sensible Drugs Policy Society, explores how, even with the clubs closed, drug testing is as necessary as ever.
95% of Students Vote for LUU to Provide Drug Testing Kits
A recent referendum at Leeds University Union (LUU) has passed the threshold of 1500 votes – or 4% of the student population – in order to be valid with 1541 votes. The referendum was on […]
Voting Opens for Drug Testing Kits Referendum at LUU
Students at the University of Leeds are currently voting in a referendum about whether Leeds University Union should provide drug testing kits for students who are taking drugs. Voting is open from Monday 9th December […]
Drug-related Deaths: is Legalisation the Answer?
With the mad nightlife newfound freedom and that comes with university, it’s no surprise that drug use is prominent in uni culture. But shockingly, it is also becoming more common in school years. Huge concern […]
A New Dawn for UK Drug Policy? Leading Labour Voices Suggest a General Election Victory Could Spell the Beginning of the End for the War On Drugs
With governments around the world moving towards harm reduction policies, and organisations such as the British Medical Journal advocating drug policy reform in the UK, the Labour Party may finally be turning its back on […]
Talking Drugs: A Harm Reduction Guide
If there is something most of us can agree on, it’s that as a general rule, recreational drugs are not good for you. Firstly, the consumption and dealing of drugs is a criminal offence in […]
Leeds Snowriders Easter Ski Trip Struck With Drug Controversy
Reports have emerged that a number of students in attendance at the annual Leeds Snowriders Easter trip to Val Thorens have been arrested on drug related charges. Numerous sources have reported to The Gryphon that […]
Boyfriend Jailed for Bestival Manslaughter
Ceon Broughton has been sentenced to eight and a half years in jail following the death of Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor, John Michie. She was found dead in woodland near the Bestival […]
Spice up your life: A Nationwide Hysteria?
You’ve probably seen the photos – people zonked off on Spice in zombified states, slumped on benches all over the News. More importantly, your parents have seen it – and they’re asking questions. An 11 […]
A Personal Account of Drug Use and Mental Health
I was aware that drug use permeated British university culture before I moved here. Conversations with friends and pop culture gave me the impression that casual substance use was expected, if not the norm among […]
Phillip Morris’ U-Turn: Big Cigarette Manufacturer Urges Smokers to Quit
With a packet of 20 Marlboro Gold in the UK setting you back at around £11, it may seem surprising that Philip Morris has plans to stop selling here. The parent company of Marlboro, Philip […]
Middle-Class Drug Use: Violent Crime or Stigmatisation?
Home Secretary Sajid Javid is responding to a rise in violent crime on the streets of London by attempting to tackle middle-class drug use. He’s launched a major review of the issue that will focus […]