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31 results found for '"Addiction"' in Keywords.
Barbiturate use restrictions (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr Max Glatt of the British Journal of Drug Addiction on the dangers and effects of barbiturate use, and planned restrictions on their prescription. Female interviewer not identified.
Barbiturate restriction plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Shackle of Release on plans to restrict the use of barbitrates, which are currently widely prescribed by GPs, rather than provide addiction facilities. Male interviewer not identified....
Cigars don’t count (1980)
- Genre
- Drama
Drama called Cigars Don’t Count. One morning, while recovering from a hangover, Dick decides to stop smoking and go on a diet. His wife Angela is sceptical. Actors not identified.
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell. In the first half Company Director of Lock and Co hatters (who invented the bowler), Frank Yardley(?), talks about the history of the...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Our Kind of Town, presented by Keith Howell. This episode focuses on London’s snuff industry, and Soho. Howell speaks to Vivian Rose, manager of G. Smith and Son, who explains why people take snuff, and...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music
Our Kind of Town, presented by Richard Robbins. This episode focuses on the problem of alcoholism in London. Includes interviews with Alcoholics Anonymous member Ronnie; general secretary of the AA, Bill;...
Jack Straw on effects of glue sniffing (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP for Blackburn, Jack Straw on the increasing problem of solvent abuse and glue sniffing amongst adolescents in the UK. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Tommy Boyd?).
LBC survey on drug addiction (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with health professional, Penny Webb, about the results of an LBC radio survey on drug and tranquilliser addiction. Male interviewer not identified.
LBC survey on drug addiction (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with health professional, Penny Webb, about the results of an LBC radio survey on drug and tranquilliser addiction. Female interviewer not identified.
Latest drug addiction figures (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a rise in official figures relating to heroin addiction amongst young people. Home Office Minister David Mellor and Liberal MP David Alton comment on the causes of the problem and speculate on what...