University Of Liverpool Damned For Legal High Trial

John Moore's University in Liverpool has found itself caught up in a controversial drug scandal. The university has been labeled as 'irresponsible' for leading a study into the effects of taking the drug methadone.

Methadone which is also known as Meow Meow or M-Cat has become increasingly popular amongst drug takers over the past twelve months and has received recent media coverage after being linked to six deaths in the U.K, the once 'legal high' was also sold as a plant fertilliser or was available by prescription, is now illegal to buy in the United Kingdom (and many other countries including the U.S) If a person is caught with the drug in their possession they will receive up to seven years in jail, dealing the drug can land the person a life imprisonment and/or unlimited fine.

The university, who called for 50 participants to part take in their study, has denied encouraging drug use. Participants used in the study will be existing Methadone users taking their own Methadone substance; the University has made it clear that they are not supplying the drug to users, they are simply studying the effects of the drug on the user.

Participants will be asked a series of structured questions during their 'high' intended to gain insight into the effects of Methadone, which is said to produce a similar high to that experienced when taking ecstasy or Cocaine, improving sociability and increasing energy levels. Further Test's will examine users abilities to complete tasks and think logically.

John Moore's have defended their decision to carry out the study by claiming that 'Controlled, authoritative research studies play a vital role in the formulation of laws and policies, particularly those which relate to health.' Suggesting that the reasons for undertaking the study are to increase and improve the knowledge and understanding of the drug and its effects on the human mind.