PUBLICATIONS

Buchanan, J. (2024) A New Bid to Legalize All Drugs in New Zealand, Filter, New York, 9th May 2024

Buchanan, J. & Gregoire, P. (2024) ‘Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa’s Dr Julian Buchanan on Legalising All Illicit Drugs’ Sydney Criminal Lawyer, Article, 1st May, 2024

Buchanan, J. (2023) ‘Beyond the Addict-Addiction Paradigm’ Medium, November 2023

Calzada, N. & Buchanan, J. (2023) “Drug Law Reform Shafted: Prohibition 2.0 (part four)” Medium, July 2023

Calzada, N. & Buchanan, J. (2023) “Lessons from NZ PSA2013 and the Failed Cannabis Referendum (part three)” Medium, July 2023

Calzada, N. & Buchanan, J. (2023) “From Abstinence to Risk Reduction (part two)” Medium, July 2023

Calzada, N. & Buchanan, J. (2023) “The Journey of the Retired Activist Against Prohibition 2.0 (part one)” Medium, July 2023

Buchanan, J. (2023) “Drug Prohibition: Lies, damned lies and semantics” Medium, May 2023

Walton, J. & Buchanan, J. (2022) “How do you tackle a heroin crisis? By prescribing heroin” The Post, August 19th 2022

Buchanan, J. (2022) “Our children deserve better: Our drug laws put them at risk” Medium, July 2022

Buchanan, J. (2020) “New Zealand Drug Policy 2010–2020: How did a country poised for world leading reform deliver a raft of prohibitionist drug policies?” Medium December 2020

Buchanan, J. (2020) “We are not voting on the pros and cons of cannabis — but the pros and cons of prohibition” Medium October 2020 

Buchanan, J. & Gregoire, P. (2019) “On Legalising and Regulating Cocaine: An Interview with Dr Julian Buchanan, Sydney Criminal Lawyer, Blog, 18th April, 2019

Buchanan, J. (2018) “The bifurcation of drugs: A misguided love-hate relationship?” Medium December  2018 

Buchanan, J. (2018) “The Roadmap to End the Global Drug Policy Problem that’s Ruining Lives, Damaging Communities and Destabilising Countries” Medium 1st July 2018 

Buchanan, J. (2018) “Prohibition and Blame” Criminology Collective, Commentaries, 7th June 2018

Buchanan, J. (2018) ‘Stop blaming banned drugs for the devastation caused by prohibition’ Society, The Spinoff, 7th June 2018

Buchanan, J. & Gregoire, P. (2018) “Successful Drug Regulation: An Interview with Dr Julian Buchanan Sydney Criminal Lawyer, Blog, 4th April, 2018

Buchanan, J. (2018) “NZ’s ‘deadly’ indifference to drug overdose antidote, Opinion, Health Central March 28, 2018

Buchanan, J. (2018) “Could ‘legalising’ drugs benefit the privileged and penalise the poor? Opinion, Health Central March 16, 2018

Buchanan, J. (2016) “The Risky Business of Reform” Volteface Feature, Policy & Politics, July 28, 2016

Buchanan, J. (2016) “Will Legalising Cannabis Extend Prohibition?” Volteface Feature, Policy & Politics, May 4, 2016

Buchanan, J. (2016) “What Ever Happened to New Zealand’s Lauded Drug Regulation?” Policy & Politics Feature, Volteface Feature, April 26th 2016

Taylor, S., Buchanan, J., &  Ayres, T. (2016) ‘Prohibition, Privilege and the Drug Apartheid: The failure of drug policy reform to address the underlying fallacies of drug prohibition’ Criminology and Criminal Justice, An International Journal, September 2016, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp.452-469

Roy, A., & Buchanan, J. (2016) ‘The Paradoxes of Recovery Policy: Exploring the Impact of Austerity and Responsibilisation for the Citizenship Claims of People with Drug Problems’ Journal of Social Policy and Administration, Vol. 50. Issue 3, pp.398-413

Buchanan, J. (2015) ‘Ending Prohibition With a Hangover’ British Journal of Community Justice, Vol. 13, No.1 pp.55-74

Gordon, C. & Buchanan, J. (2013) A Systematic Literature Review of Doorstep Crime: Are the Crime-Prevention Strategies More Harmful than the Crime, The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, Vol. 52, Issue 5 pp.489-515

Hughes, C., Dubberley, S. & Buchanan, J. (2012) ‘Girls from Wales in the Secure Estate: Sent to Coventry?’ Journal of Social Policy & Society, Vol. 11, No. 4 pp.1-13

Buchanan, J. (Editor) (2012) Expert Working Group on Basic socio-economic assistance as precondition for effective drug dependence treatment and related HIV/AIDS prevention Vienna, 12-14 May, 2011  UNODC Paper: E/CN.7/2012/CRP.4  March 2012

Buchanan, J. (2011) Drug and alcohol policy under New Labour: Pandering to populism? in Arianna Silvestri (editor) Lessons for the Coalition? New Labour and criminal justice: an end of term report, Hadley Trust,  Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, London

Buchanan, J., Wilson, S.T. & Gopal, N. (2011) Examining Race Hate Crime with students using a cross cultural international Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), in Technology for Facilitating Humanity and Combating Social Deviations: Interdisciplinary Perspectives edited by Miguel Vargas Martin, Miguel A. Garcia-Ruiz (University of Ontario) Arthur Edwards (University of Colima) IGA Publishing, Hershey.

Buchanan, J., Evans, J., Hughes, G. & Williams K., (2010) Rethinking Substance Misuse Policy and Practice: An Ideas Wales discussion paper (unpublished)

Buchanan, J. (2010) Drug policy under New Labour, 1997-2010: Prolonging the war on drugs, Probation Journal Special Edition, Vol. 57  No.3, pp250-262

Carnwell, R. & Buchanan, J. (2009) (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press.

Buchanan, J. & Corby, B. (2009) Problem drug use and safeguarding children: partnership and practice issues, in R Carnwell & J Buchanan (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press, Maidenhea

Buchanan, J. (2009) Understanding and misunderstanding problem drug use: working together, in R Carnwell & J Buchanan (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press, Maidenhead.

Buchanan, J. & Carnwell R (2009) Developing best practice in partnership, in R Carnwell & J Buchanan (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press, Maidenhead.

Carnwell, R. & Buchanan, J. (2009) The impact of the digital age on partnership and collaboration, in R Carnwell & J Buchanan (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press, Maidenhead.

Carnwell, R. & Buchanan, J. (2009) Learning from partnerships: Themes and Issues, in R. Carnwell & J. Buchanan (eds) Effective Practice in Health, Social Care & Criminal Justice: A partnership approach, Open University Press, Maidenhead.

Buchanan, J., Jones, L., Anderson, M., Pithouse, A. J.,  & Maguire, M., (2009) An integrated approach to support families with a parent in prison. Wrexham: Social Inclusion Unit, Glyndwr University

Buchanan, J. (2008 ) ‘Drug Treatment & Testing Orders’ in Barry Goldson & John Muncie (eds) Dictionary of Youth Justice, Uffculme, Willan Publishing,

Buchanan J (2008) Understanding and engaging with problematic substance use, in Addressing Offending Behaviour – Context, Practice, Values. pp.246-264, edited by Simon Green, Elizabeth Lancaster and Simon Feasey, Willan Publishing

Warren, E., Parry, O., Buchanan, J. & Ifans, J. (2008 ) I’ll (not) see you in court: family dispute resolution in North Wales, Research, Policy & Planning:The Journal of the Social Services Research Group, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp143-155

Buchanan, J. (2008) ‘When Heroin Hit the Streets of Bootle’ in P. Senior (ed) Moments of Probation, Shaw & Son, London

Buchanan, J. (2008.) ‘Substance Misuse’ in Barry Goldson & John Muncie (eds) Dictionary of Youth Justice, Uffculme, Willan Publishing

Buchanan, J., Wilson, S.T. & Gopal, N. (2008) A Cross Cultural Virtual Learning Environment for Students to Explore the Issue of Racism: A Case Study involving the UK, USA & SA, Social Work Education the International Journal, Vol. 27, No. 6, September 2008, pp. 671–682 Taylor and Francis

Buchanan, J. (2006) Understanding Problematic Drug Use: A Medical Matter or a Social Issue, British Journal of Community Justice – Volume 4, Issue 2 pp. 387–397

Parrott L, Buchanan, J. and Williams D (2006) Volunteers, Families and Children in Need: An Evaluation of Family Friends’ Child & Family Social Work, 2006, 11, pp147-155 Blackwell Publishing

Carnwell, R. & Buchanan, J. (2005) (Eds) ‘Effective Practice in Health & Social Care: A Partnership Approach’ Open University Press.

Carnwell R, & Buchanan J. (2005) Learning from Partnerships: Themes and Issues, pp261-270 in R Carnwell & J Buchanan ‘Effective Practice in Health & Social Care: A Partnership Approach’ Open University Press, Maidenhead

Buchanan J (2005) Problem Drug Use in the 21st Century: A Social Model of Intervention in Social Work in Health and Mental Health: Issues Developments and Actions, Heinonen T, & Metteri A (eds.), Scholars Press, Toronto

Buchanan J & Corby B (2005) Drug Misuse and Safeguarding Children: A Multi agency Approach pp 163-179 in R Carnwell & J Buchanan ‘Effective Practice in Health & Social Care: A Partnership Approach’ Open University Press, Maidenhead

Buchanan J & Carnwell R (2005) Developing Best Practice in Partnerships, pp271-277 in R Carnwell & J Buchanan ‘Effective Practice in Health & Social Care: A Partnership Approach’ Open University Press, Maidenhead

Buchanan, J. (2004) Tackling Problem Drug Use: A New Conceptual Framework, pp117-138, in Social Work in Mental in Health, Vol. 2 No 2/3, Haworth press

Buchanan, J. (Guest Ed.) (2004) Probation Journal Special Issue: Rethinking Drugs & Crime ‘The diverse nature of drug use and the challenge facing CJIP’ Editorial Vol 51 No.4 Sage Publications

Buchanan J (2004) Tackling Problem Drug Use: A New Conceptual Framework, pp117-138, in Social Work Approaches in Health & Mental Health From Around the Globe, A Metteri, T Kroger, A Pohjola, P-L Rauhala (Eds.) Haworth Press, New York

Madoc-Jones, I. & Buchanan, J. (2004) Indigenous people, language and criminal justice: the experience of first language Welsh speakers in Wales in Criminal Justice Studies, Volume 17, Number 4 / December 2004 pp.353-367

Buchanan, J. (2004) Missing Links: Problem Drug Use and Social Exclusion, Probation Journal Special Edition on Problem Drug Use Vol 51 No.4 pp.387-397

Madoc-Jones, I., Buchanan, J. & Senior, P. (2003) Delivering the Diploma in Probation Studies in North Wales and Dyfed Powys: On-line Learning Explored, British Journal of Community Justice, Vol. 2 Issue 2

Madoc-Jones, I. & Buchanan, J. (2003) ‘Welsh Language, Identity & Probation Practice: The Context For Change’ in Probation Journal Special Edition on Diversity Vol 50, No. 3, 225-238

Buchanan J & Young L (2001) ‘Child Protection and Social Work Views’ in Issues in Motherhood and Substance Misuse, Klee at al (eds.), Routledge Press

Buchanan J & Young L (2000) ‘Examining the Relationship Between Material Conditions, Long Term Problematic Drug Use and Social Exclusion: A New Strategy for Social Inclusion’ in Experiencing Poverty, Bradshaw J, & Sainsbury R (eds) pp. 120-143 London, Ashgate Press, ISBN 0-7546-1288-0

Buchanan J & Millar M (2000) ‘Defining Good Social Work: Aspects of Social Control’ in Social Work Making a Difference Paylor I & Harris J (ed), Venture Press

Bates, T., Buchanan, J., Corby, B. & Young, L. (2000) Drug Use, Parenting & Child Protection, UCLAN Business Services, Preston (83 pages) ISBN 1 90192215 4

Buchanan, J. & Young, L. (2000) ‘The War on Drugs – A War on Drug Users’ in Drugs: Education, Prevention Policy Vol. 7 No.4 2000 pp 409-422

Buchanan J & Young L (2000) ‘Problem Drug Use, Social Exclusion and Social Reintegration – the client speaks ‘Understanding and responding to drug use: the role of qualitative research Greenwood G & Robertson K (eds.) pp155-161 EMCDDA, Lisbon, ISBN 92-9168-088-5

Buchanan, J. & Young, L. (1998) The Impact of the Second Chance Structured Day Programme for Recovering Drug Users: A Student Perspective Liverpool, Social Partnership Transit, (102 pages) ISBN 0 9532787 0 0

Buchanan, J. & Young, L. (1998 ) ‘Failing to Grasp the Nettle: UK Drug Policy’ Probation Journal Vol. 45 No. 4,

Buchanan, J. & Millar, M. (1997) `Probation: Reclaiming A Social Work Identity’ Probation Journal Vol.44 No.1

Buchanan, J. & Millar, M. (1996) Probation Placements And Social Work Education: Questions Of Quality, Social Work Education pp20-33 Vol. 15 No.3

Roberts, K., Barton, A., Buchanan, J. & Goldson, B. (1996) Evaluation of Home Office Initiative to Help Offenders into Employment Home Office Research and Statistics Directorate, London (76 pages) ISBN 1 85893 733 7

Buchanan, J. & Young, L. (1995) Drug Relapse Preventin: Giving Users a Voice Bootle Maritime City Challenge, Liverpool, (89 pages) ISBN 0 95275 980 2

Millar M & Buchanan J (1995) `Probation: A Crisis Of Identity And Purpose’ Probation Journal Vol. 42 No.4 pp 195-198

Buchanan, J. & McMullan, P. (1995) Practice Placements: ‘A Matter Of Opinion’ Community Care 15-21 June 1995 pp 22-23

Joss, Fulton, Simpson, Buchanan & Kelly (1993) The Advanced Award, applicability to the Experienced Probation Officer, PAVIC, Sheffield, (104 pages) ISBN 0 86339 390 X

Buchanan J (1991) ‘Enabling Dependent Drug Users – A Cognitive Behavioural Assessment.’ Practice Vol 5 No.1, 1991 BASW, London P34-46

Buchanan J, Collett S & McMullan P (1991) ‘Challenging Practice or Challenging Women? Female Offenders and Illicit Drug Use.’ Probation Journal, Vol.38, No.2, June 1991, pp56-62.

Buchanan, J. (1988) Mothers, Drugs And Urine Testing, Strangeways, No.5, Autumn, Edge Hill College, Ormskirk pp.7-8

Buchanan, J. & Wyke, G. (1988) ’Patterns of Drug Use: An Assessment of Sixty-Four Clients of the Sefton Probation Service’ Mersey Drugs Journal (Subsequently the International Journal of Drug Policy) , Vol 2. No.4, Liverpool, p.7

Buchanan, J. & Wyke, G (1988) Drug Specialism in the Probation Service: The first year of the Sefton Drugs Team, Merseyside Probation Service, pp35

Buchanan J & Wyke G (1987) ‘Drug Abuse, Probation Practice and the Specialist Worker’, Probation Journal Vol.34 No.4 pp 123-126

Buchanan J & Wyke G (1987) ‘Drug Use and its Implications: A Study of the Sefton Probation Area, Merseyside Probation Service, pp38

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