Drugs Map of Britain

Drugs Map of Britain Season 1

TV Show

Season 1 Episodes

1. Wolverhampton: Getting Off Mamba

April 4th, 201630 min

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.

2. Manchester: Heroin Haters

May 3rd, 201630 min

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?

3. Scotland: Valium Crisis

June 7th, 201630 min

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?

4. Dying For Weed

September 5th, 201630 min

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.

5. Swansea: Injecting Gone Wrong

October 15th, 201630 min

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

6. Newcastle: Super-strength Ecstasy

December 12th, 201620 min

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?

7. Alcohol: Britain's Most Harmful Drug

February 2nd, 201728 min

Meet the individuals behind London's alcohol addiction.

8. Belfast Buds

June 22nd, 201731 min

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

9. Fentanyl: Deadlier Than Heroin

September 17th, 201725 min

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.

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