analysis
drugs, science, culture and society:
the roots of addiction
What makes some people become addicted to alcohol, nicotine or other drugs, while others don't?
ecstasy and the brain
The rare deaths related to ecstasy attract a lot of attention. But should we be more worried about brain damage?
sex and drugs
Do some drugs really turn you on? Or is it just a question of losing your inhibitions or taking leave of your senses?
who does what?
What do we use, how much and how often? Get the real story behind the 'drug epidemic' headlines.