The aim of this Wellcome Trust funded project is to steer journalists, researchers and others who write on drug issues away from common misconceptions. The guidance is not meant to censor but to make the media aware of areas where reporting has been problematic. In addition to guidance on drug related issues there is also a brief section that refers to problematic styles of reporting. DrugScope is hosting this guide as part of our charitable remit to inform and educate the public about drug related issues.
 | This project has been funded by the Wellcome Trust under its medicine in society grant award. |
Please note: The Media Guide is currently being reviewed. For further information about drugs, drug use and drug related harms, you can visit
DrugSearch (our online encyclopaedia of drugs). If you are a member of the press, you can contact the DrugScope Press Office at 020 7520 7563 or
press@drugscope.org.uk. If you are a student, drug worker or a member of the public with questions about drugs, please contact the DrugScope Information Service on 020 7520 7550 at
info@drugscope.org.uk Drugs related issues - Common misconceptions and myths:
