Biden’s Weed Pardon Won’t Get Anyone Out of Prison—But It’s Still a Huge Deal
It'll be life-changing for thousands of people whose federal convictions have kept them from getting into college, finding jobs and housing, and more.
Videos
The Pink "Cocaine" Wave
A so-called pink “cocaine,” a.k.a. tucibi, has taken over Colombia’s drug scene and is spreading into Europe. To find out what this mysterious pink powder actually is, Matt Shea takes a deep dive into Medellin’s narco-underworld.
Heroin Commuters: Swedish Drug Users are Migrating to Denmark
We meet two Swedish drug users who have escaped Sweden's zero-tolerance policy and instead live on the streets of Copenhagen.
The Truth About Ecstasy
British people statistically take more MDMA in one session than any other country on the planet. In this episode, we find out what’s making ecstasy so dangerous again.
Using LSD, MDMA and Psilocybin to Treat Mental Health
A groundswell of academic opinion suggests that psychedelic substances like LSD and psilocybin could be utilised to serve a raft of therapeutic benefits.
Why Weed Is Good | Let Lee Explain
Weed has been a controversial topic in America since the Reefer Madness days thanks to fear mongering and propaganda. Lee explains why you shouldn’t believe it.
I Spoke With Animals Through Pet Psychics
Taji discusses trending topics with animal mediums.
The Gadget That Measures How Strong Your Weed Smells
Talking with the proprietors of the Nasal Ranger- a device used in odor regulation in dealing with weed.
How to Hotbox an Outhouse With A Shop-Vac
Trey found himself in the wilderness with nothing but a shop-vac, piping, tubes, sockets, a blow torch, some weed, and an outhouse. So naturally he devised a contraption to hotbox said outhouse.
Lebanon’s Green Gold: The Debate to Legalize Cannabis
Lebanon is about to take a historic step for the Arab World with a proposed bill to legalise the cultivation of cannabis for medical use. But in the Bekaa valley where communities have grown cannabis for generations, the news has not gone down well.
Inside Canada’s First Weed Curling Tournament
Do weed and curling mix? Manisha Krishnan sets off to Wiarton, Ontario to find out. She meets local cannabis enthusiast Ted Ratcliffe who created “Bongspiel,” the first fully legal weed curling tournament in Canada.
Harm Reduction
CYBER: When the Video Game Reaches Out to Ask You to Spend More Money
‘State of Survival’ and ‘Game of Thrones: Conquest’ players said they felt pressure from the community and the game itself.
21 Things to Know About Drugs if You’re Under 21
Plan ahead. Don't be a mooch. Be the hero of your friend group by learning to roll a joint.
How Alcohol Lost Its Cool
A third of pub visits are now alcohol-free, but drinking has been losing its cred in pop culture for a while now.
Cannabis
Weed Makes People Cum Harder, Study Says
Results of a new survey show that most people who use cannabis every day report better sex while high.
A 23-Year-Old Drove 3 Hours to Rob a Cannabis Factory And Ended Up Beaten to Death
Under prohibition, violence around the UK's huge illegal cannabis cultivation industry is endemic as Albanian gangs expand weed farm operations to Wales.
What It’s Like to be a Brand Consultant For Weed Dealers
There are now plenty of legal ways to profit from Britain’s love for bud – that includes designing Instagram-friendly packaging for dealers.
Vaping
Addicted to Elf Bars Now? You’re Not Alone
Admit it – you got addicted to candy-coloured vapes this summer, and now you're suffering in winter.
We Got Your Vapes Tested in a Lab. Here’s What We Found.
Have you ever wondered what's in those little death sticks that you smoke. Well we have the answers.
Psychedelics
How to Go on an Ayahuasca Retreat
The definitive VICE guide to finding a retreat, preparing for a ceremony and, most importantly, tripping on ayahuasca.
I Tried Ibogaine, the Psychedelic Anti-Addiction Drug
Supporters claim the powerfully hallucinogenic tree-bark derivative can break the cycle of addiction and eliminate withdrawal.
Colorado Votes to Decriminalize Shrooms and Other Psychedelics
Colorado became the second state to legalize psilocybin mushrooms, following in Oregon's footsteps.
Cocaine
ChatGPT Gave Me Advice on How To Join a Cartel and Smuggle Cocaine Into Europe
Here's what happened when VICE's Global Drugs Editor spent 12 hours speaking to OpenAI's chatbot about drugs.
How a Cartel Tricked Mexico’s Government to Steal 20 Tons of Cocaine
The trial of former top official Genaro García Luna has featured wild tales of cartel corruption in Mexico but nothing to implicate former presidents—yet.
Cannibalism, Aliens, and Cartels: The Trial of Mexico’s ‘Supercop’ Just Got Weird
U.S. federal prosecutors have made their case against Genaro García Luna seem like a slam dunk, but a judge’s ruling raises doubts.
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.