Drugs Map of Britain

Apr 4, 2016

In the first of our landmark new series looking at drug use across Britain, we explore a legal high ‘epidemic’ in Wolverhampton. Following 27 year old Liam over three months in his battle to quit the synthetic cannabinoid “Black Mamba”. Legal Highs are set to be outlawed by the British government in April. The ban comes as a response to the increasing use of synthetic drugs across the streets of Britain.

May 3, 2016

In the second episode of Drugs Map of Britain, we meet a group of men who use violence to deal with, what they say, is the growing heroin problem in their area. Every week, they collect discarded needles and believe those responsible must be punished. But how do they justify their actions and why do heroin addicts, in particular, face so much prejudice and stigma?

Jun 7, 2016

In the third episode of Drugs Map of Britain, we investigate Valium addiction in Scotland, where three quarters of drug related deaths involve this type of drug. Millions of the pills- both real and counterfeit- are available to buy on the streets for as little as 20p each. We meet those buying them and witness the devastating effects of addiction for someone like Levi, who’s been taking Valium since he was 13. Has the widely prescribed ‘mother’s little helper’ become Scotland’s silent killer?

Sep 5, 2016

Looking at drug use across Britain. This episode goes on a road trip around the country to meet seriously ill people who believe cannabis is helping them.

Oct 15, 2016

Series looking at drug use across Britain. This episode takes a look at injecting-related injuries, including abscesses, open wounds and amputations.

Dec 12, 2016

Once associated with rave culture, students like Marc are now using ecstasy and MDMA to help them socialise, and open up to their friends. But what risks are they taking?

Feb 2, 2017

Meet the individuals behind London's alcohol addiction.

Jun 22, 2017

Director Adam Patterson follows the lives of young people in Northern Ireland who are abusing prescription medication.

Sep 17, 2017

Series looking at drug use across Britain. Fentanyl is on the rise in the UK, this episode explores the effect this drug has in Hull.

Nov 23, 2023

How a local community in Birmingham has been impacted by nitrous oxide, told through the users, the shops that sell it and the activist trying to stop it.

Nov 23, 2023

An unflinching look at young ketamine users in Plymouth, whose consumption has moved away from parties and into their bedrooms, as they use the drug to self-medicate.

Nov 23, 2023

We follow young drug users who have grown up with generational drug use in Fife, where you can get 'half a gram quicker than you can get a taxi.

Nov 23, 2023

This episode explores the impact of cocaine in London, where users say it’s been normalised.

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