Politicians say they should set an example, but are rock and pop stars good, bad or indifferent in their influence on drugtaking among young admirers? This article surveys the myths and the facts, and asks - who gains from associating popular music with the nation's drug problem? (Member log-in required)

This article looks at the issues relating the resignation of Lawrence Dallaglio (captain of the England XV) because of allegations of former drug use. The author considers how the drug-taking history of public figures in sport is represented in the media, and the nature of the public interest in this issue.

An article on how celebrity drug use, and its coverage by the media, affects young people's attitudes to drug use.