Drugs
The Dodgy Drugs to Watch Out for This NYE
Trip Report gives us the lowdown on what to steer clear of if you're planning to ring in 2024 with a BNO.
‘Parasite’ Actor Dies of Suspected Suicide Following Drug Investigation
South Korea has legalized medical cannabis, but recreational cannabis use is still illegal and heavily stigmatized.
The 17 Wildest Stories We Published in 2023
Why are scuba divers trafficking coke? Who's the ‘Rat Daddy’ of NYC? What's a Shrek rave? Explore the weird side of the world with these stories.
Why Was Everybody Popping ZYNs This Year?
Those little pouches were the surprise nicotine hit of 2023.
Matthew Perry’s Death a ‘Wakeup Call’ For Ketamine Industry
Some doctors believe ketamine should not be prescribed for at-home use.
The 17 Best Drug Stories We Published in 2023
Does ketamine therapy work? Why are people taking psychedelic toad venom? Answers to all these questions and more.
Shrooms Helped Them Quit Booze and Fentanyl. Now They’re Fighting for Legal Access.
Canadians are suing the federal government for medical access to psychedelic mushrooms.
Matthew Perry Drowned While On Ketamine: Medical Examiner
The “Friends” star, who was found face down in a hot tub, was heavily sedated from the ketamine in his system.
Reflecting on the Life Ed Bus: Did Harold Keep Us Off The Hard Stuff?
The friendly Giraffe laboured the horrors of hard drugs, but do New Zealand’s young people feel those messages made a difference in the long run?
How to Survive a Bad Trip, According to a Psychedelic Therapist
“Psychedelics aren't playthings,” says Andrea Jungaberle. But, with the right help, even the worst ones can unlock personal revelations.
The US Is One Step Closer To MDMA Therapy
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation has filed a new drug application to use MDMA for people with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Will Europe Escape America’s Opioid Death Crisis?
A worrying spike in synthetic opioid deaths is hitting Europe. But so far the continent has escaped a US-style death epidemic. Why is this and can it last?