Drugs
The Heroin Capsules Sparking Deadly Turf Wars in South Africa
Heroin addiction is surging since mass-produced capsules have triggered gun wars on South Africa’s east coast.
Ex-Honduran Police Chief ‘El Tigre’ Arrested on Drug Smuggling Charges
The U.S. says Juan Carlos Bonilla protected cocaine shipments for the former president of Honduras and has asked for the extradition of both men.
The Jalisco Cartel Is Dropping Death Threats From the Skies
The CJNG dropped flyers over a Mexican town to declare war on the Sinaloa Cartel and promised to “clean up” the region.
How the Albanian Mafia Controls Cocaine Supply in London
In our new All 4 show "Criminal Planet", we investigate the deadly alliance between Albania and Colombia's biggest coke clan.
All the People You'll Meet at the Afters
Pour one out for all your favourite 5AM characters and chancers.
WNBA Player Brittney Griner Detained in Russia Over Weed Cartridges
WNBA star Brittney Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison after she was stopped at a Russian airport for allegedly transporting hash oil.
This Guy Saves People From Bad Psychedelic Trips
From psychosis to paranoia to intense trips, Khalid Surma helps people overcome difficult experiences while on drugs at music festivals.
It’s Time to Start Studying the Downside of Psychedelics
Before psychedelic therapy and services becomes widely available, there needs to be a better understanding of all the ways these experiences can go wrong.
Mexico Recaptures Elusive Gulf Cartel Boss for Third Time
The arrest of Alfredo Cárdenas, alias El Contador or “the Accountant,” is one of the highest-profile drug boss captures for Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Prisoners Are Getting High on Underwear Soaked in Drugs
As new figures show more inmates are overdosing than ever before, UK prison authorities are confiscating clothes laced with potent drugs.
Love & Other Drugs: The Couples Using Psychedelics as a Way To Get Closer
“We’ve had some very bad fights in our relationship but facing these issues and talking about them after tripping together made us realise how grateful we are for each other.”
In Oregon, Psychedelics Regulators Confront Conflicts of Interest
The need for financial—and personal—disclosures is another growing pain for the nascent psychedelics industry.