Drugs Policy
How Hippies Turned a College Town into 'The Dope Capital of the Midwest'
In the early 70s, far-left activists got the chance to govern Ann Arbor. The first thing they did was make weed essentially legal.
Canada’s military is using weed goggles to simulate what it’s like to be high
VICE News had an exclusive preview of the army’s new marijuana simulation kits just weeks ahead of legalization
'The Government's Drugs Minister Must Step Down'
Because of a huge conflict of interest, she can no longer talk about cannabis – the most commonly used illegal drug in the UK.
Paul Flynn MP: We Must Legalise Medicinal Cannabis
The Labour MP on why it's time for the UK to catch up with the rest of the world.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, a man is arrested for attempting to shoot Donald Trump, Clinton condemns the Senate for blocking gun control, the model of the car that killed Anton Yelchin was recently recalled, and more.
Syringes in the Streets, Gang Shootings, and Clockwork Orange: How Ireland Is Tackling a Drug Crisis
VICE News spoke to addiction workers and Ireland's former drugs minister about the challenges the country's new government will face on the issue of drug policy reform.
'Evidence Says They Save Lives:' Ireland to Open Injecting Rooms For Drug Addicts
Alongside the opening of supervised injecting rooms, the minister responsible for Ireland's national drugs strategy is expected to announce the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs.
We Asked an Expert What Would Happen If the UK Decriminalized All Drugs
The UN was apparently about to release a report advising exactly that this week before suddenly changing its mind.
Is the United Nations About to Call for the Decriminalization of All Drugs?
Richard Branson just posted an embargoed document from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime that urges governments to ease off on the prosecution and imprisonment of drug users.
Could 'The Brighton Model' Help the Seaside City Make Millions with Weed?
Instead of hiking up council tax, Green Party representatives want to raise local funds by making cannabis available to anyone over 18 with proof of Brighton residency.
Would an Independent Scotland Decriminalize Drugs?
The UK has been cracking down on drugs. Scotland, though, might not be part of the UK for much longer.
Would an Independent Scotland Decriminalize Drugs?
The UK has been cracking down on drugs. Scotland, though, might not be part of the UK for much longer. If there’s a "yes" vote next week, independence will follow, and the Scottish Parliament will become accountable for policy in a range of new areas.