Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston)

[Perdita]

Coronation Street drugs plot will begin next week as Erica Holroyd gives Izzy Armstrong some cannabis
Izzy Armstrong's drugs storyline will begin on Coronation Street next week, after Erica Holroyd comes up with an idea to help her manage her pain.
Izzy, who has the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, will confide in Erica (Claire King), admitting that she has been in terrible pain since dislocating her hip.
With her painkillers not working, Erica offers to get her some cannabis to help.
The ITV soap has lined up the plot to debate the issue of using marijuana as pain relief, and the subsequent effect Izzy's decision will have on her family.
Although Izzy (Cherylee Houston) is initially against the idea, it looks like she could be reconsidering the offer when her pain intensifies.
When she calls in the shop, she tells Erica that she'd like to take up her offer of some cannabis and they meet furtively in the Rovers back yard.
Erica hands over a small package of the drugs - but is Izzy making the right decision?

Why can´t they meet at Izzy´s or Erica´s ??? Somebody is bound to see/overhear them

[sarah c]

Why can´t they meet at Izzy´s or Erica´s ??? Somebody is bound to see/overhear them

it all happens in the Rovers back yard.........

[lizann]

Why can´t they meet at Izzy´s or Erica´s ??? Somebody is bound to see/overhear them

thinking phelan will spot the exchange

[lizann]

Why can´t they meet at Izzy´s or Erica´s ??? Somebody is bound to see/overhear them

thinking phelan will spot the exchange

[swmc66]

It should be allowed for chronic pain. My friend with MS used to use it

[tammyy2j]

thinking phelan will spot the exchange

Or Norris

[Dazzle]

It should be allowed for chronic pain. My friend with MS used to use it

It's also extremely effective for chronic anxiety. Don't ask how I know that!

[Perdita]

Izzy Armstrong's drug storyline on Coronation Street only kicked off this week, but already it looks like the choice to use cannabis for pain relief will be getting her in trouble with the police.

Scenes on Friday (February 12) saw newcomer Erica Holroyd (Claire King) offer Izzy (Cherylee Houston) some marijuana to ease the pain she's been feeling since dislocating her hip.

Izzy has the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome but as her painkillers are no longer working, she takes Erica up on her offer, and new reports in The Mirror suggest that this decision will see the police come knocking.

According to the sources, Izzy is about to face arrest as the storyline, which aims to raise the debate of using cannabis as pain relief, progresses.


Izzy confides in Erica
© ITV
A Corrie source told the paper: "It's a difficult subject and the scenes are likely to divide opinion. Many viewers will have sympathy for her plight, especially those with experience of severe pain.

"Izzy only turns to drugs as a last resort. But with the police involved she could be in serious trouble. Hopefully it will spark a debate."

The ITV soap will continue to explore this storyline as Izzy's decision goes on to have a subsequent effect on her family.

[lizann]

new romance for izzy and derek, gary will not like

[lizann]

is that a carer with izzy? is she living with jake on the street?