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Drugs Map of Britain

Drugs Map of Britain

2016•30m•Documentary•Crime
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A landmark series exploring the drugs of choice in different parts of the UK. From Mamba in Wolverhampton to Heroin in Manchester, this series lifts the lid on the narcotic landscape of Britain today.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 4, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Wolverhampton: Getting Off MambaE130m

Wolverhampton: Getting Off Mamba

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.

Apr 4, 2016

Episode 2 - Manchester: Heroin HatersE230m

Manchester: Heroin Haters

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?

May 3, 2016

Episode 3 - Scotland: Valium CrisisE330m

Scotland: Valium Crisis

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?

Jun 7, 2016

Episode 4 - Dying For WeedE430m

Dying For Weed

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.

Sep 5, 2016

Episode 5 - Swansea: Injecting Gone WrongE530m

Swansea: Injecting Gone Wrong

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

Oct 15, 2016

Episode 6 - Newcastle: Super-strength EcstasyE620m

Newcastle: Super-strength Ecstasy

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?

Dec 12, 2016

Episode 7 - Alcohol: Britain's Most Harmful DrugE728m

Alcohol: Britain's Most Harmful Drug

Meet the individuals behind London's alcohol addiction.

Feb 2, 2017

Episode 8 - Belfast BudsE831m

Belfast Buds

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

Jun 22, 2017

Episode 9 - Fentanyl: Deadlier Than HeroinE925m

Fentanyl: Deadlier Than Heroin

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.

Sep 17, 2017

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