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Momodou
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 Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 12:53:05
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Interesting revelation
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Alcohol 'more harmful than heroin' says Prof David Nutt
Alcohol is more harmful than heroin or crack, according to a study published in medical journal the Lancet.
The report is co-authored by Professor David Nutt, the former UK chief drugs adviser who was sacked by the government in October 2009.
Read more at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11660210
"The modelling exercise concluded that heroin, crack and methylamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, were the most harmful drugs to individuals, but alcohol, heroin and crack cocaine were the most harmful to society.
When the scores for both types of harm were added together, alcohol emerged as the most harmful drug, followed by heroin and crack."
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toubab1020
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Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 15:36:14
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Some of his findings certainly are radical  and to my mind match his name, BUT to have this published in such a well respected medical journal should provoke deep thought, turk, is this a topic for you to comment on ?
Attaya anybody ? Kons bring the sugar !! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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MeMe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 16:53:43
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"most harmful to society" ..... typical press trying to make this into something it's not ..... However, I'd agree with this full statement as there are surely more alcohol drinkers in the world than heroin/crack users - and those of us who live in the UK are more than aware of the havoc drink can cause?! Not to mention a drain on the NHS  |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 17:01:26
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What about the deep fried mars bars then ?
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 17:38:39
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| Toubab, I thought you know this professor and you would comment. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 01 Nov 2010 : 21:32:44
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I am afraid that I must remind you that I am a simple soul and do not move in such high circles as prof. Nutt.
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Originally posted by Momodou
Toubab, I thought you know this professor and you would comment.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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MeMe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Nov 2010 : 10:46:50
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Originally posted by toubab1020
What about the deep fried mars bars then ?
LOL LOL LOL ... think this whole mars bar thing is also an urban myth spread by the press ... have never been in a take-away that was offering this delicacy (nor would I be tempted to try it!)  |
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