Russell Newcombe

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• What is Russell Newcombe's address?

  Russell Newcombe is located at
  Greater Liverpool Area, Greater Liverpool Area, United Kingdom

• What is Russell Newcombe's job title?

  Russell Newcombe is a
  Specialist researcher, trainer and consultant on drug use and deviancy for 35 years, including: FT research/lecturing posts in 4 universities, 2 health authorities, and 2 charities; and freelance work (as 3D Research). Main research and training areas since 2010: (1) use of NPS and hallucinogens; (2) the reduction of drug-related risks and harm; (3) drug users'​ rights, discrimination against drug users, and drug policy reform. Main Work since 2017: 1) 3D co-directors acting as consultants on drug issues to TV dramas, including on set of Patrick Melrose TV drama (Sky TV, 2018), based on 5 books by Edward St Aubyn, and starring Benedict Cumberbatch (won Bafta for Best Actor). Other TV drama consultancies include Giri/Haji, Sex Education, Peaky Blinders and Unforgotten (2022); 2) Consultant to law firms on court cases and parole reviews involving drug offenders (expert witness); 3) Publishing and uploading a series of articles related to addiction, NPS, and harm reduction; 4) Writing an autobiography of my life as a researcher in the drugs field (Intoxiphobia); 5) Freelance research and consultations on drug use, for various agencies; 6) Research Associate to Release - from March 2022. Selection of Recent Publications: 1. 'The Bird Killer: What prisoners think about the use of spice and other legal highs in prison'. London: User Voice, May 2016 [co-author]. 2. 'User-Activists' Views on Best Practice in Harm Reduction'. Report to International Network of People who Use Drugs, October 2016. 3. 'What’s So ‘New’ About New Psychoactive Substances?'​. In Kolind T et al (2017), SAGE Handbook of Drug & Alcohol Studies, Vol. 1 [co-author with Fiona Measham] 4. 'Fired Up: Why are ecstasy-related deaths rising in the UK?' (August 2017) http://volteface.me/features/fired-ecstasy-related-deaths-rising-uk/ 5. 'De-generate' - IN 'The Tripping Spriggan' Psychedelic Press 2018 [Collection of Poems about Psychedelic Experience] 6. Co-author of section on NPS Stimulants in UNODC Guidebook on Stimulant Use and HIV (2019) 7. 'High Time for Harm Reduction' (reproduced for IHRD, 2019) https://findings.org.uk/PHP/dl.php?file=Newcombe_R_3.txt 8. 'Intoxiphobia: my life as an impostor in the war on drugs' (memoir, being completed). 9. Series of leaflets for drug users on how to avoid Covid-19, for INPUD (2020). User Voice

• What industry does Russell Newcombe currently work in?

  Russell Newcombe currently works in the
  User Voice

• What is Russell Newcombe's area of expertise?

  Russell Newcombe specializes in
  Specialist researcher, trainer and consultant on drug use and deviancy for 35 years, including: FT research/lecturing posts in 4 universities, 2 health authorities, and 2 charities; and freelance work (as 3D Research). Main research and training areas since 2010: (1) use of NPS and hallucinogens; (2) the reduction of drug-related risks and harm; (3) drug users'​ rights, discrimination against drug users, and drug policy reform. Main Work since 2017: 1) 3D co-directors acting as consultants on drug issues to TV dramas, including on set of Patrick Melrose TV drama (Sky TV, 2018), based on 5 books by Edward St Aubyn, and starring Benedict Cumberbatch (won Bafta for Best Actor). Other TV drama consultancies include Giri/Haji, Sex Education, Peaky Blinders and Unforgotten (2022); 2) Consultant to law firms on court cases and parole reviews involving drug offenders (expert witness); 3) Publishing and uploading a series of articles related to addiction, NPS, and harm reduction; 4) Writing an autobiography of my life as a researcher in the drugs field (Intoxiphobia); 5) Freelance research and consultations on drug use, for various agencies; 6) Research Associate to Release - from March 2022. Selection of Recent Publications: 1. 'The Bird Killer: What prisoners think about the use of spice and other legal highs in prison'. London: User Voice, May 2016 [co-author]. 2. 'User-Activists' Views on Best Practice in Harm Reduction'. Report to International Network of People who Use Drugs, October 2016. 3. 'What’s So ‘New’ About New Psychoactive Substances?'​. In Kolind T et al (2017), SAGE Handbook of Drug & Alcohol Studies, Vol. 1 [co-author with Fiona Measham] 4. 'Fired Up: Why are ecstasy-related deaths rising in the UK?' (August 2017) http://volteface.me/features/fired-ecstasy-related-deaths-rising-uk/ 5. 'De-generate' - IN 'The Tripping Spriggan' Psychedelic Press 2018 [Collection of Poems about Psychedelic Experience] 6. Co-author of section on NPS Stimulants in UNODC Guidebook on Stimulant Use and HIV (2019) 7. 'High Time for Harm Reduction' (reproduced for IHRD, 2019) https://findings.org.uk/PHP/dl.php?file=Newcombe_R_3.txt 8. 'Intoxiphobia: my life as an impostor in the war on drugs' (memoir, being completed). 9. Series of leaflets for drug users on how to avoid Covid-19, for INPUD (2020).

• Which languages does Russell Newcombe speak? 

  Russell Newcombe speaks the following languages:
  No languages available.

• Which industries has Russell Newcombe previously worked in?   

  Russell Newcombe has prior experience in the following industries:
  User Voice , 3d Research , Lifeline Publications And Research , Liverpool John Moores University , 3d Research Bureau , School Of Social Policy University Of Manchester , Mersey Region Healtlh Authority , South Sefton District Health Authority , School Of Social Policy And Social Work University Of Liverpool , Youth Service , Chelsea College London University

• What is Russell Newcombe’s work experience?  

  Russell Newcombe has the following professional experience:
  User Voice , 3d Research , 3d Research , Lifeline Publications And Research , Liverpool John Moores University , 3d Research Bureau , School Of Social Policy University Of Manchester , Mersey Region Healtlh Authority , South Sefton District Health Authority , School Of Social Policy And Social Work University Of Liverpool , Youth Service , Chelsea College London University .

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• What are Russell Newcombe’s work email addresses?  

  Russell Newcombe’s work email addresses are
  [email protected] .

• What company does Russell Newcombe work for?  

  Russell Newcombe works at
  User Voice