Opiates
I Was a Lean Addict For 8 Years. Now My Memories Mean Nothing
“It's a little demon whispering in my ear that I constantly have to fight against."
Averhealth’s Drug Tests Were Wrong Up to 30% of the Time, Former Employee Testifies
Exclusive court documents show that Averhealth’s ex-lab director said up to 30% of its drug tests in Michigan were wrong. The company denies her claims.
Some Pointers for Not Overdoing It on Party Drugs if It’s Been a While
When it comes to anything harder than weed, harm reduction strategies are key. Brush up even if you think you know them—drugs are a bit different now.
How Do People Even Find Drug Dealers?
You know, if “someone” was “potentially” curious about that kind of thing.
I Got Addicted to Dark Web Opiates During Lockdown
A 21-year-old student shares her story of developing drug dependency issues while holed up in her university accommodation.
Get Up to Speed On the UK's New Approach to Various Drugs
It's been a busy year for UK drug policy, but where do we stand right now?
It's True: You Can Absolutely Fail a Drug Test After Eating a Poppy Seed Bagel
A Maryland mom tested positive for opiates while in labor and her daughter had to stay in the hospital for five days, and a New York City corrections officer failed a random drug test and lost his job.
The Medics Who Get High On Their Own Supply
With stressful jobs and easy access to pharmaceutical grade opiates, it's no wonder some doctors get hooked on the drugs they use on their patients.
America's Rich and Powerful Have Permission Slips to Get High
From politicians to business executives, America's drug policy is set up to give recreational access to (white) people with status and money—and screw everyone else.
Indian Drugs, American Addiction
How India's historical role in the global opiate trade contributed to a crisis in the United States.
How Fentanyl Took Hold of Britain's Drug Users
The super-strength opiate is already killing Brits, but could we ever find ourselves in a similar situation to the USA, where 20,000 people overdosed on fentanyl in one year?
Flea Shares His Struggle With Opioids In An Open Letter
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist details his opiate addiction in an open letter for 'TIME.'