Although the bulk of this report is about alcohol, the paramedic also touches on the effects of drugs.
These days I’ve noticed loads of people (particularly in East Anglia) combine binge-drinking as well as pills and other drugs (have to admit I’ve done it myself), and sadly it does seem to be the NHS who picks up the pieces..
WHAT cost our booze culture? Today we launch a new series investigating the effect alcohol is having on our society. It’s perceived as a harmless legal drug which enhances bonhomie and helps shed inhibitions. COLIN ADWENT looks at its spiralling impact on our ambulance service.
JASON Gillingham is used to dealing with the human wreckage whose senses have virtually been obliterated by drink.
Already at full stretch, he and his fellow paramedics are frighteningly aware of the short-term impact as well as the long-term health time-bomb generated
by alcohol.
full article here..
http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/content/eveningstar/features/story.aspx?brand=ESTOnline&category=Features&tBrand=ESTOnline&tCategory=Features&itemid=IPED07%20Jun%202007%2007%3A21%3A15%3A257
