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Ian Hamilton

Honorary Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York
Ian investigates the impact drug use has on individuals and populations. Focusing on the social, health and political issues related to drug and alcohol use.He writes a regular column for The Independent – https://www.independent.co.uk/author/ian-hamilton-0, provides opinion pieces for the British Medical Journal as well as publishing academic papers.Prior to becoming an academic Ian worked as a mental health nurse working with people who had a severe mental health problem and used drugs or alcohol problematically. He also has experience of working with rough sleepers and people who are homeless.

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