New Study Reveals How Exactly Ketamine Changes the Brain
A Columbia University scientist explains what the findings could mean for your average recreational ket user.
Harm Reduction
You Might be Smoking a Black Market Vape Without Even Knowing It
Over forty percent of vapes in the UK don't comply with safety regulation.
Down and Out in a Warsaw Squat, I Began Gambling for a Living
Penniless in Poland, I was determined to make money however possible. Is it still a gambling addiction if you're winning?
What It's Like to Be an Addict – and Homeless
Stagnation, setbacks, missed opportunities, and a glimmer of hope: This is life when you struggle with addiction but are trying to get better.
Cannabis
I Got High and Ran on a Treadmill for Science
I was part of a groundbreaking study exploring the surprising benefits of exercising while high.
How Long Does Weed Stay in Your System?
Lick, urine & hair tests – there are many ways to see how long THC stays in your system. Your drug dealer has their own theories, but what does science say?
Vaping
The Australian Government Is Hiring Anti-Vape Influencers
The “influencer-led youth vaping campaign” aims to target people aged 14 to 20 and combat vape misinformation and "vapefluencer" social media content.
You Might be Smoking a Black Market Vape Without Even Knowing It
Over forty percent of vapes in the UK don't comply with safety regulation.
9/10 Vape Shops Are Within Walking Distance of Schools, Australian Study Finds
Vape store density was almost seven times higher in socioeconomically disadvantaged suburbs when compared to wealthier areas.
Psychedelics
Magic Mushroom Edibles: Everything to Know, from Chocolates to Drops
Whether you’re nibbling in the club or full on astral projecting in the woods.
Police Officers Are Doing Ayahuasca Now
PTSD and depression are rife in the police force. We spoke to the former and serving officers that are experimenting with shrooms and ayahuasca.
The Very Illegal Cafe Where You Can Take Shrooms and Chew Coca
“We are here to fight for the legalisation of all psychedelics and to end the war on drugs,” says its owner Dana Larsen.
Cocaine
What Is a Drug Overdose?
A drug overdose is an umbrella term over an ocean of symptoms, effects and outcomes. Here's what to look for.
What to Know About Different Countries' Drug Scenes, According to Locals
People in the US, Indonesia, Australia and Europe tell us what's in, what's out and what will get you arrested.
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.