About this season
A landmark series exploring the drugs of choice in different parts of the UK. From Mamba in Wolverhampton to Heroin in Manchester, this series lifts the lid on the narcotic landscape of Britain today.
Episodes (9)
1. Wolverhampton: Getting Off Mamba
Aired 4 April 2016 • 30 min
In the first of our landmark new series looking at drug use across Britain, we explore a legal high ‘epidemic’ in Wolverhampton. Following 27 year old Liam over three months in his battle to quit the synthetic cannabinoid “Black Mamba”. Legal Highs are set to be outlawed by the British government in April. The ban comes as a response to the increasing use of synthetic drugs across the streets of Britain.
2. Manchester: Heroin Haters
Aired 3 May 2016 • 30 min
In the second episode of Drugs Map of Britain, we meet a group of men who use violence to deal with, what they say, is the growing heroin problem in their area. Every week, they collect discarded needles and believe those responsible must be punished. But how do they justify their actions and why do heroin addicts, in particular, face so much prejudice and stigma?
3. Scotland: Valium Crisis
Aired 7 June 2016 • 30 min
In the third episode of Drugs Map of Britain, we investigate Valium addiction in Scotland, where three quarters of drug related deaths involve this type of drug. Millions of the pills- both real and counterfeit- are available to buy on the streets for as little as 20p each. We meet those buying them and witness the devastating effects of addiction for someone like Levi, who’s been taking Valium since he was 13. Has the widely prescribed ‘mother’s little helper’ become Scotland’s silent killer?
4. Dying For Weed
Aired 5 September 2016 • 30 min
Looking at drug use across Britain. This episode goes on a road trip around the country to meet seriously ill people who believe cannabis is helping them.
5. Swansea: Injecting Gone Wrong
Aired 15 October 2016 • 30 min
Series looking at drug use across Britain. This episode takes a look at injecting-related injuries, including abscesses, open wounds and amputations.
6. Newcastle: Super-strength Ecstasy
Aired 12 December 2016 • 20 min
Once associated with rave culture, students like Marc are now using ecstasy and MDMA to help them socialise, and open up to their friends. But what risks are they taking?
7. Alcohol: Britain's Most Harmful Drug
Aired 2 February 2017 • 28 min
Meet the individuals behind London's alcohol addiction.
8. Belfast Buds
Aired 22 June 2017 • 31 min
Director Adam Patterson follows the lives of young people in Northern Ireland who are abusing prescription medication.
9. Fentanyl: Deadlier Than Heroin
Aired 17 September 2017 • 25 min
Series looking at drug use across Britain. Fentanyl is on the rise in the UK, this episode explores the effect this drug has in Hull.