Events in October 2022
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2022
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is 'mental health for all'.
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Behind Closed Doors exhibition
Behind Closed Doors exhibition
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October 24, 2022
Mon, 24 October 2022
6:00pm – 8:00PM
Samuel Alexander Building (South Foyer) Exhibition Space, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PLOver a third of the population have tried illegal drugs and a tenth take them regularly. Yet the possession of drugs is illegal. In the context of prohibitionist drug policies, how do people store illegal drugs at home to avoid detection? This exhibition displays images and interview extracts about the drug storage strategies of recreational drug takers. It illustrates how drugs are stored in a variety of locations and containers to avoid detection. The data have been collected as part of a research project with people mostly living in Greater Manchester, aged between 28 and 58.
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Street Drug Discussions: Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)
Street Drug Discussions: Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)
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October 28, 2022
Fri, 28 October 2022
2:00PM – 4:00PM
OnlineThis webinar looks at effects of nitrous on brain and body, medical and recreational patterns of use and the risks.