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Magic Mushrooms

At the end of 2004, the government published the new Drugs Bill, which contains proposed legislation to deal with "the open selling of magic mushrooms by clarifying in law that fresh mushrooms, as well as prepared ones, are illegal".

Read our response to this announcement here.

20 years of harm reduction

Read testaments from leading people in the drugs field on Michael Linnell's twenty years of producing harm reduction materials for Lifeline.

Publications Catalogue

Adults and Young People

A1 The Time Tripper To provide information on the nature and effects of LSD including advice on how to reduce the risks associated with the use of hallucinogenic drugs.
A17 Stopped by the Police Poster To provide accurate information on the consequences of being stopped and arrested in possession of drugs outlining procedures relating to cautions, reprimands, final warnings and being charged with an offence.
A18 The Drug Laws Poster To provide accurate information on the drug laws, including the Misuse of Drugs Act, the classification of illegal drugs and the major offences under the act.
A20 Getting Busted To define the various classes of drugs and the penalty attached to their supply and possession. It has sections on arrest, caution, being charged and appearing in court; in addition it includes information on the impact of a criminal record and on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
A21 Everything ..... Cannabis To provide accurate information about cannabis, its dangers and its legal status including a section on the proposed changes to its classification. It is designed to provide a framework for debate.
A24 How to go out drinking To look at common causes of alcohol related violence and suggests ways of avoiding them.
A31 Lickin Shot This publication is designed to raise the issue of pathways into and out of gang culture. It is designed and written by young people based on their experiences.
A5 A-Z of Safer Sex Poster To provide accurate information on safer sex.
C1 Get Off Their Cake To provide information specifically addressing issues relating to ecstasy use, periods / pregnancy and includes advice about the dangers of mixing drugs.
C2 The E Plan Diet To provide information about weight loss associated with stimulant drug use including body image, diet and reducing the risk of heatstroke.
C3 Mr Wonderful To illustrate how drug taking leads to a lessening of inhibitions and adversely affects judgement. It warns against trusting strangers, accepting lifts and engaging in unsafe sex.
M4 Guide to Brown To provide accurate information about the risks and consequences of heroin use, in particular it aims to dissuade recreational drug users from experimenting with heroin.
M5 Guide to Cocaine To provide accurate information about the nature and effects of cocaine; in particular it aims to persuade cocaine snorters to realistically assess the current level of drug use, and to avoid other administration routes such as injecting or smoking rock cocaine.
N3 Whizzology To provide accurate information about the nature and effects of a range of amphetemine related stimulant drugs including sulphate, paste, crystal meth and khat. It outlines the associated dangers, ways of reducing risk and how to avoid and deal with overdose.
N4 Tripology To provide honest, accurate information on the use of mind-bending drugs. Clear warnings of dangers and tips on safer use and reducing harm are included.
P12 Too Damn Hot Poster To provide advice and information aimed at reducing drug-related deaths from ecstasy and heatstroke.
P15 Planet Ketamine To provide information on the nature and effects of ketamine. It highlights the associated dangers, how to reduce the risks and deal with overdose.
P16 Getting Caught with Drugs To provide information for young people on the legality of drugs and details what to expect if they are caught by the police, school or parents. It also illustrates the long-term consequences of having a criminal record.
P2 Paranoia To illustrate the nature of stimulant related paranoia and to provide advice on how to respond.
P3 Where's me Slippers? To provide information on the comedown effects of stimulant drugs. It highlights the longer-term effects of stimulant drug use and the dangers of using other drugs to cope.
P5 E by Gum To provide information on the nature and effects of ecstasy. It highlights potential dangers and includes information on how to reduce the risks associated with ecstasy use.
P6 Too Damn Hot To provide information aimed at reducing drug-related deaths from ecstasy and heatstroke. It describes ways of avoiding heatstroke, warning signs and what to do.
P9 Lads Go Mad in Amsterdam To provide information for young adults on a range of health issues for those contemplating a weekend of drug use in Amsterdam. It includes information about cannabis strength, ecstasy and heatstroke, sex and prostitution, and the dangers associated with drug dependence.
R10 GHB To provide accurate information on the nature and effects of GHB including how to reduce the risk of overdose and the dangers associated with mixing drugs.
R11 Heroin To provide accurate information on heroin in an accessible question and answer format. This publication is designed to make people think before embarking on 'casual' or experimental heroin use by highlighting the nature and risks of addiction.
R12 Cannabis FAQs To provide accurate information on the nature and effects of cannabis in an accessible question and answer format.
R13 Magic Mushrooms FAQs To provide informationn on the nature and effects of magic mushrooms in an accessible question and answer format.
R5 Amphetamine To provide accurate information on amphetamines including toxicity, impurity and psychological / physical effects. It also details the impact on users' behaviour, including sexual and aggressive behaviour and the possible outcomes of heavy / long-term use.
R6 Acid To provide accurate information on the nature of LSD including dose-related effects and mental health issues.
R7 Crack To provide accurate information on the dangers of sniffing, smoking and injecting cocaine. It highlights the highly psychologically addictive nature of some forms of cocaine and the effects of binging.
R8 Ketamine To provide information about the nature and effects of ketamine and to illustrate the associated dangers including psychological addictive properties, mental health problems and recognising / responding to overdose.
R9 Ecstasy To provide information on what happens when you take ecstasy and illustrates that you can't know what you are taking. It provides detailed information on the short and long-term dangers and how to guard against them and explains what to do if someone collapses.
S3 Safer Dancing Poster 2 To provide advice and information on how to reduce the risks associated with leaving a club under the influence of drugs.
S4 Safer Dancing Postcards 2 To provide advice and information on how to reduce the risks associated with leaving a club under the influence of drugs. The cards are taken from poster with additional information on the rear. Text includes information on; driving on drink and drugs, getting home safely, safer sex, getting arrested, looking after friends, and searching procedures.
S5 Fabulous Polydrug Poster To provide information and advice on common problems that can occur when using drugs in a nightclub setting. The poster highlights the major points around avoiding and reducing death from heatstroke, problematic use of ketamine and GHB, mixing drugs and alcohol, getting stopped and searched and the danger of getting charged with possession with intent to supply etc.
S6 Fabulous Polydrug Postcards (set of 8) To provide information and advice on common problems that can occur when using drugs in a nightclub setting. Taking the form of a series of eight postcards, featuring scenes from the poster with more detailed information on the back.
SL1 Tooting Gas To make clear just how dangerous using volatile substances is and to deal with misconceptions. It also details the effects of misusing gas and solvents, including passing out, long-term damage and the high fatality rate of solvent users.