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Michael J Pascoe

2 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2019

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Using the pharmacy retail model to examine perceptions and biases of a UK population sample towards regulation of specific psychoactive drugs

Drug Science, Policy and Law 2019 Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Michael J Pascoe et al. 3 citations

Background: Contemporary research indicates that the legal classifications of cannabis (Schedule 2, Class B), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (Schedule 1, Class A) and psilocybin (Schedule 1, Class A) in the United Kingdom are not entirely based on considerations of harm and therapeutic utility. The legal classifications of the substances discussed are typically determined by...

A rapid scoping review of harm reduction strategies for ecstasy (MDMA) users in recreational settings

Deborah Edwards, Judit Csontos, Michael J Pascoe et al. preprint

Abstract Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can occur due to ecstasy use, and the number of people dying due to drug-related deaths has increased in the past 10 years. Harm reduction strategies could help prevent ADRs or decrease the incidence of life-threatening health consequences due to ecstasy use. However, no reviews have explored the breadth of evidence available on ecstasy harm...