Troy Farah
Troy Farah is an independent journalist and photographer from the Southwest with a focus on drug policy, science, and insects. His reporting has appeared in Smithsonian, Undark, Discover, The Outline, and others. He is a co-host of the drug-themed podcast Narcotica (narcocast.com) and his website is troyfarah.com
A Former NHL Fighter Is Now One of Hockey's Biggest Weed Advocates
“The players are already quietly doing it. They’re way ahead of the game.”
Apologizing All the Time Could Be a Sign of Anxiety
The urge is often involuntary—and has little to do with actual remorse.
A Brief and Beautiful History of Neuroimaging
More than one century ago a classical scientist produced 3000 images of the brain. They still inform neuroscience today.
Even After Overdosing, Most Pain Patients Still Get Opioids
It didn't matter if the overdose was on heroin or prescription painkillers.
Scientists Used Cellphones and Sewage to Pinpoint Neighborhoods With Drug Users
But their findings bring up surveillance and privacy concerns.
A Bill That Would Save Lives in Pennsylvania Probably Won't Pass
Needle exchanges are proven to be effective. So why is it still such a challenge to fund them?
Kentucky Lawmakers Are Leading the Fight to Federally Legalize Hemp
Congresspeople in the Bluegrass state say it's time to stop threatening the $688 million industry.
Drug Needle Vending Machines Are Coming to Las Vegas
America's first clean needle machine could help curb disease among heroin addicts
Drug Needle Vending Machines Are Coming to Las Vegas
America's first clean needle machine could help curb disease among heroin addicts.
The Plan to Test Cities’ Sewage for Drugs Is a New Form of Mass Surveillance
Testing waste could help anticipate the rise in fentanyl overdoses, but the same strategies can be used to stigmatize against certain populations.