Max Daly
Everything You Need to Know About the Cocaine 'Cut' That Supposedly Rots Your Skin
Levamisole, a common cutting agent in cocaine, made the news recently for its apparent skin-destroying properties – but there's a lot more to the substance than that.
Why You Shouldn't Trust What the Police Say About Drugs
British police have a long history of spreading disinformation about illegal drugs, which – in the long run – doesn't help anyone.
Inside London's Secret Drug Dens
Exploring how British "drug dens" have changed since all the media interest a decade ago.
In 2015, It's This Easy to Start Your Own Lucrative Student Drug Ring
Not saying it's a good idea, but last week a bunch of fuzzy-faced undergraduates in Leeds proved that anybody can become a drug lord these days.
This Is Why So Many Young Brits Are Taking So Much LSD and Ecstasy
A recent government report revealed that there's been a spike in how many pills and acid tabs are being consumed by people in the UK.
Bucharest's Drug-Addicted Roma Are Being Left to Rot
Romania's most oppressed ethnic group is suffering from a drug-fueled HIV epidemic and nobody gives a damn.
Laughing Gas? The Police Should Be More Worried About London's Crack and Crystal Meth Problems
For Lambeth council, clamping down on NOS canister litter is an easier win that honing in on the borough's real drug issues.
This Is How a Country Could Stop Its Heroin Users Dying from Overdoses
Naloxone is a miracle drug that can bring people back from the brink of an overdose. Problem is, a mixture of fear and austerity is keeping local English councils from getting their hands on the stuff.
From Rave to Revolution: How Pop Music Has Changed the World We Live in
Taking in acid house, Public Enemy and Pussy Riot, Matthew Collin's new book Pop Grenade tells the story of music's ongoing fight to change the world.
A Guide to Spice: The Drug That's Putting Kids in Hospital
Everything you need to know about "robot weed", the new nightmare drug.
What Are Recreational Drugs Doing to Our Mental Health?
Millions of us take drugs. But for those who aren't feeling great about themselves, the need for escapism can be stronger. Unfortunately, this chemical sanctuary can worsen people's mental health.
Ecstasy Is Stronger Than It's Ever Been
Thanks to the online drug markets and advances in chemistry, pills throughout Europe have become extremely potent.