Harry Shapiro from DrugWise says we need a national helpline to provide better support for people addicted to prescription medicine

Good. Again, some of us have been saying similar things for a while. dailymail.co.uk/femail/article…

Dr James Davies interviewed in ‘Health’, BBC programme on relationship between pharma and public health bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09…

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APPG for Prescribed Drug Dependence calls on Camden CCG to reverse decision to close support service for patients dependent on benzodiazepines cepuk.org/2018/01/22/app…

Severe #depression is like a medical illness. It can strike anyone out of the blue- even the most successful. People who suffer from it cruelly blame themselves & don't deserve blame from others. Have empathy & help them get help. x.com/Cortehzz/statu…

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Sound advice, and pretty side effect free 😁 x.com/DrMarkRowe/sta…

Not encouraging. Correct mental healthcare relies on unbiased assessment and often, less drugs rather than more. Big pharma has created avoidable addiction problems by suppressing the dangers of opioids, antidepressants & anti anxiety drugs from GPs as well as the public. x.com/DancingTheMind…

Would it kill drivers to give cyclists a bit more space? NO but it might kill a cyclist if you don’t !!! Today at least 5 close calls maybe drivers could arrive 30 secs later than they’d planned ??? And by doing so I like so many who haven’t will see my kids grow up

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Mayor green lights six new "largely segregated" cycle routes across London. bikebiz.com/news/new-route…

More coverage on the disputed proposed closure of @MinorTranx project in the Mail+. For anyone unaware of the damage caused by some of these drugs, and the scale of the problem, please read & share/RT this article. dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Bravo Mr Hawking & co. 👏 x.com/NHSMillion/sta…

"...and drop out was minimal". A key quote here, as in clinical *drug* trials on depression/anxiety, drop out is often not insignificant, and often not reported upon. x.com/simon_rosenbau…

Glad the real problems are being highlighted and those responsible being held accountable, rather than individuals who have been affected being victim-blamed and denied the right care. Bravo CEP for your continuing, invaluable work 👏 x.com/CEP_UK/status/…

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How to make an entrance... and exit at the café. 😁 #cycling #pennyfarthing #coffee #bike… instagram.com/p/Bggj3g3Dz4Q/