The journal Addiction has a long standing interest in matters historical,with its publication of historical papers and journal interviews with key players in the field. I edit the journal series, Addiction History and would be pleased to invite further contributions on any relevant topic.These can be sent to me here at LSHTM or direct to the journal offices at the National Addiction Centre, Windsor Walk, London SE5.Instructions to authors can be found inside copies of the journal. Virginia Berridge Virginia Berridge Head of Unit and Professor of History, Health Promotion Research Unit, Department of Public Health and Policy , London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT. Tel. and voice mail: 0171 - 927-2269. Fax 0171 - 637 - 3238.