Presidential Address: Helping drug misusers - Dr Richard Watson

2007 Presidential Address given to the Glasgow Southern Medical Society by Dr Richard Watson.

Dr Watson describes his work as a newly qualified doctor in Nicaragua, political activities, the misuse of illicit drugs by leading figures in literature and popular culture, and experiences of prescribing harm reduction regimens for his patients.

The meeting is introduced by Past President, Mr David Ritchie, and the vote of thanks is proposed by Dr Duncan MacIntyre.

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Further reading:

• Nicaragua
• Anna Karenina
• Bob Dylan
• NICE Technology appraisal: Drug misuse - methadone and buprenorphine