The Israelis and Palestinians Doing Ayahuasca Together
Some peace activists and researchers believe the powerful psychedelic can help build mutual reconciliation between the two communities.
Harm Reduction
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.
One in Five People Check Their Phones During Sex – Yes, Really
We tried to track some of the guilty offenders down.
How I Got Addicted to Fentanyl in My 20s
Max was prescribed synthetic opioids at a time when they were considered safe. Seven years later, he's still dealing with the consequences.
Cannabis
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.
The 22 Best Weed Gifts for Your Stoner Pals
We're in the future, when weed stuff is straight up art—from subscription snack services to ashtrays designed by Seth Rogen.
Advocate Thinks ‘Marijuana Bomb’ Will Hit Ohio Because of Legal Weed
Everything old is new again in the world of anti-weed advocacy.
Vaping
People on TikTok Are Quitting Vaping to Protest Child Labor in Congo
As people in the Western world look for ways to help Congolese people from afar, calls to limit electronic waste have gone viral on TikTok.
Bring Back Smoking Sections
Smoking a cigarette indoors—particularly at a bar or strip club or other adult establishment—is one of God’s little divine offerings.
Psychedelics
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.
Psychedelic Toad Hunters Are Under Attack by Mexican Cartels
Those making a living off harvesting the potent venom of the Sonoran desert toad are getting caught in the crossfire of narco traffickers.
New Study Reveals How Exactly Ketamine Changes the Brain
A Columbia University scientist explains what the findings could mean for your average recreational ket user.
Cocaine
Most Wanted Gangster Found with Cocaine, Guns, and Top Judge’s Ex-Wife
Police found one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers, Mladen Samardzija, in a luxury pad with drugs, guns and the ex-wife of a top government aide in Bosnia. The arrest comes alongside a U.S. clampdown on corruption and gangsterism in the region.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Panama Papers Of The Drug World
A colossal hack of emails from the Colombian prosecutor's office has resulted in a treasure trove of revelations about modern day organised crime and cocaine trafficking.
These Companies Think Legal Cocaine Energy Drinks Are the Future
Safe Supply Streaming Co. is investing in companies that will develop food and drinks made from coca leaf. Drug policy experts are skeptical the new ventures will address the overdose crisis.
Crime
Flood-Affected Pharmacists Want A Disaster Plan From the Government
“We’ve seen pharmacists on the back of jetskis trying to get medicines to people who need them, that’s how dedicated they are.”
Counterfeit Medications Are Taking Over the Internet. Here’s How to Spot Them.
Here's what you need to know about fraudulent online pharmaceuticals.
Alzheimer's Drug Meme Stock Plummets After Data Manipulation Allegations
Cassava Sciences' stock has plunged over the past week as questions are raised about research behind its main product.