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PlusGBUK authors cover medicines, psychoactive substances, harm reduction, public health and regulation. The author byline identifies who is responsible for researching and writing an article. Clinical review, when present, is shown separately.

Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is a Health & Drug Policy Writer at PlusGBUK. He covers psychoactive substances, prescription medicines, dependence, withdrawal, harm reduction and drug regulation, with a focus on explaining research and official guidance in clear language for non-specialist readers.

Daniel is not presented as a doctor, pharmacist or prescriber. Articles containing significant clinical claims may receive additional review by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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