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17/03/2010

Following the death of two teenagers who had taken mephedrone, Martin Barnes, a member of the ACMD, tells Victoria it is "very likely" the council will decide to ban the drug.

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Wed 17 Mar 2010 10:00
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Chapters

  • Mephedrone - "it's a lot cheaper than drinking"

    Sam (not his real name), 21, from Newcastle, tells Victoria why he and his mates take mephedrone, the legal drug that was taken by two teenagers who died in Scunthorpe.

    Duration: 04:08

  • Mephedrone - "it's not been tested on humans"

    Drugscope Chief Executive Martin Barnes says it's "very likely" the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs will recommend mephedrone be banned.

    Duration: 02:36

  • Is banning mephedrone the answer?

    Martin Barnes from Drugscope and Maryon Stewart, whose daughter died after being given GBL, debate with mephedrone users how the government should deal with the spread of mephedrone.

    Duration: 17:39

  • "His behaviour was so strange and erratic"

    13-year-old James (not his real name) and his mum talk about his expulsion from school for using mephedrone and cannabis.

    Duration: 06:19

  • Iain Dowie confirmed as new Hull boss

    Iain Dowie has nine days to preserve Hull City's Premier League status after being unveiled as their new manager.

    Duration: 01:24

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Mar 2010 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 5 Live