Thailand Is Threatening Stricter Cannabis Laws. Weed Shops Are Confused
The first country in Asia to decriminalize weed might roll back its drug policy after just one year.
Harm Reduction
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.
The Moment You Realise You're an Alcoholic
“A good friend told me, ‘Those doctors saved you for nothing’. That was painful.”
Cannabis
Victorian MPs Back Cannabis Decriminalisation as Premier Admits Past Use
Senior Victorian politicians have thrown support behind decriminalising cannabis for personal use, while the Premier and Opposition Leader admitted to using the drug in the past.
Thailand Is Threatening Stricter Cannabis Laws. Weed Shops Are Confused
The first country in Asia to decriminalize weed might roll back its drug policy after just one year.
Stoners Are More Empathetic, New Research Finds
According to a study in the “Journal of Neuroscience Research”, people who regularly smoke weed are more capable of sensing others’ feelings.
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
Microdosing Psychedelics Could Help People With ADHD
A new study shows that consuming tiny amounts of LSD or magic mushrooms could help ADHD sufferers with mindfulness.
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.
The VICE Guide to Microdosing Magic Mushrooms
The definitive VICE guide to microdosing mushrooms, including how to prep yourself for the process and where you can legally source shrooms.
Cocaine
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.
3-Year-Old Girl Killed After Family Allegedly Found Cocaine Washed Up on Beach
Cocaine left in the ocean by drug cartels washing ashore in the tourist islands of Belize has caused deadly wars between Bloods and Crips gangs for years. The child was one of three people killed.
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.