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‘Methadone is a noose around my neck’
Scotland now has 22,000 addicts on the heroin substitute. Is it working... or a costly mistake?
The Great Stagnation?
As we stumble out of recession, will the UK's economy ever get back to boomtime growth?
Alice In Wonderland
Tim Burton talks Mad Hatter and the Red Queen. Johnny Depp talks Tim Burton...
Shirley Williams
Heavyweight political veteran and SDP founder on her journey of self-discovery
TNA Wrestling
Can a fiesty Southern Belle really change a £500m industry?
News
Waiting list crisis for drug treatments
Addicts unable to access methadone after anthrax-in-heroin scare
'Time we showed more humanity'
Calls for an overhaul of UK asylum system after tragic Red Road deaths
Packham: Scots wildlife best
The “sexiest” wildlife in the world is to be found right here on our doorstep
Detainees reveal hunger strike horror
Asylum-seeking women hit out at conditions in Yarl’s Wood as they enter fourth week of starvation
Mogwai sells piano for Haiti
Tour piano auctioned off to help earthquake victims
Infospot
Become a lifesaver today
Know the Score: there’s no glamour to cocaine
Insulate your loft to save cash and help save the planet
New drive to increase testing for Hep C
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Shirley Williams
Baroness;) Shirley Williams' Climbing the Bookshelves is a great read; highly recommend it. I have always been a big Shirley Williams fan. Shirley Williams notes that people insist on calling her "Baroness" -- Of course they do!:) Because she is a member of the Upper House, and a stateswoman, most people likely feel it disrespectful not to say Baroness (same as Senator). Point taken though on silly social aristocratic/noble titles, and spouses. But her title is professional, not just social.
By Theo on 15/03/2010 at 12:58pm
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Alice In Wonderland
I'm sure the majority of the children appreciated the film even because they love that kind of film like Alice in Wonderland.Other people didnt like the film surely but its normal,everyone has his own preferences.....
By farfalla on 09/03/2010 at 06:14pm
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Detainees reveal hunger strike horror
No wonder the Big Issue are concerned...4 asylum seekers - 4 vendors morelike! But of course, they don't like to draw attention to the fact the 'homeless' Big Issue sellers now means not in their home country. They like to focus on the friendly white homeless men instead so noone realises.
By greig on 09/03/2010 at 06:12pm
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‘Methadone is a noose around my neck’
The NOOSE around his neck isn't methadone its his addiction! He falsely believes (as do most people) that all he has to do is stop taking methadone or stop doing drugs and his addiction will be OVER and life will go back to normal. Everyone with a chronic illness from depression to epilepsy to diabetes WISHES they didn't HAVE to take medication. But sometimes in life you can't have PERFECTION--sometimes you HAVE to chose the best of two or three options that aren't perfect, but they work.
By labrat on 08/03/2010 at 03:40pm
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Waiting list crisis for drug treatments
in this weeks edition im looking for the name of the treatment centre that was in glasgow something richards but cant remember the rest does any one know the full name and if so could you post it so that i can look it up
By smithy83 on 03/03/2010 at 05:01pm
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Become a lifesaver today
Thanks for reminding me to get round to doing this. Sometimes even the best intentions can get forgotten, so it's good to have it flagged up. Signing up was easier than I thought it would be and now I won't have to think about it again!
By snm729 on 24/02/2010 at 05:05pm
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Know the Score: there’s no glamour to cocaine
All young people who use drug,dont know exactly consequences they can have,drug makes u addictive,so u finish to use it just for habit and to ruin ur health. So we should create a deal to fight against drug but especially to make understand young people that to enter in a group of friends for exemple or to be accepted by society they dont need to use substances like drug or risking to die.These people need help and only with everyones help we can struggle this big issue.....
By farfalla on 16/02/2010 at 09:57am
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Credit card mortgage lifeline shock
In this kind of economy, it is not advisable to have credit cards but if you really needed to have one, why not rebuild it with secured credit cards?
By JamaeG on 16/02/2010 at 08:17am
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The Great Stagnation?
Dear Editor While your article is well written and researched I'm afraid for me it misses out the key issue that a return to business as usual i.e. a return to a focus on economic growth as the be all and end all of economic policy will undoubtedly have a catastrophic outcome. We need excellent publications such as Big Issue to be making people aware that there are viable alternatives to our current economic policy paradigm. I would ask that you run a feature on the excellent The Great Transition publication by the New Economics Foundation to give some balance to this article. Thanks.
By MarkLangdon on 12/02/2010 at 06:38am
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Packham: Scots wildlife best
totally agree! Scotland is the best place to be and camp at Rosemarkie and walk down to watch the dolphins - Priceless!
By Val on 21/01/2010 at 08:42pm
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Susan Boyle
Ms Boyle - great interview! I am going to say the same thing everyone else says: I love your voice. I get chills listening to you and I think you have a wonderful personality; very genuine, humble but not groveling, down to earth but not dirty. You inspire me and I don't mean your singing. You deserve fame and luxury and I am one more fan among thousands who wish you every joy. Your story is our dream come true too. May you continue to enjoy the best of the best. Philip.
By pneale on 13/01/2010 at 11:22pm
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Scots urged to get hooked on fish
We are truly fortunate to live in a country rich with such wonderful - and delicious - natural resources! The Scots are a nation of seafood addicts. It is just a pity that most people consume their portions deep fried, and miss out on the best flavours!
By snm729 on 05/06/2009 at 11:34am
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Prescription charges reduced
I hope our friends south of the border can see the great strides in public health the SNP government is making and take notes!
By wiimii on 09/04/2009 at 01:30pm
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Stop binning your food (and cash)
I am lucky enough to have moved to a flat where I walk past the supermarket every night. As a result, I buy what I would like to eat for dinner that night and nothing more. This helps save me money, but I understand this situation doesn't apply to everyone.
By snm729 on 24/03/2009 at 04:54pm
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This week's issue
Competition Winner
The 5 lucky winners for the Waterstone's 'Win a Year's Supply of Books' competition are: Liz Holmes, Stirlingshire; Anna Hopkins, London; Anthony Richards, Swansea; Christopher Kedge, Merseyside; Ally Drysdale, Dumfries
'Time we showed more humanity'
Hi AZG, the comments should show up underneath the article. Will look into this, as it appears to not be working on this particular page. The Big Issue
By admin on 16/03/2010 at 02:14pm
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