
Results for: 'Drugs'


Pure ecstasy: could this be the world’s first MDMA shop?
Pop in, and pop a pill. Newly opened in the Netherlands, De XTC Winklen envisions a post-prohibition world where MDMA is sold in pharmacy-style shops.

There’s more to the opioid epidemic than Mare of Easttown shows
The HBO limited series’ depiction of the opioid crisis is thin, but it’s not wrong. Its major blindspot? The fact that addicts are worthy of redemption.

We are throwing away two disposable vapes a second in the UK
Single-use vapes such as Elf and Geek Bars have massively risen in popularity recently. But it’s having a devastating effect on the environment.
A psychedelic journey into OCD
A conversation about consciousness with the doyenne of psychedelics, Amanda Feilding

Are vapes better than cigarettes? The government thinks so
Thanks to a new anti-smoking drive, you might be eligible for a vaping starter kit.

Nos ban: why the government ignored their own experts
In a bid to win votes, the Tories’ latest decision will have hugely detrimental effects, and demonstrates their contempt to expert advice – once again.

Everything you need to know about poppers
From how to huff to the Coke method, here’s your go-to guide for boshing the little bottles.

Is it okay to get high with your pet in the room?
Ever worried your cat’s looking a little too relaxed after you’ve hit the blunt while they're on your lap? We explore the effects it could be having on your beloved pet.

The NHS wants cocaine users to stop snorting their noses off
Recent reports suggest a rise in users badly damaging their noses after repeated use. Feeling queasy? Too right.

How to get legal weed in the UK in three simple steps
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, yet so few people in need actually know how to access it. Well, here’s a handy guide.

Why sex on MDMA can be a total flop
Ever been to a nightclub where nobody came? Could be the MDMA. So what exactly causes the notorious “pilly willy”? And how do you avoid it?

Why did a man open a shop selling coke, MDMA and heroin?
Jerry Martin had a radical plan to reduce overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada, taking the drug laws into his own hands.

Are drug dealers raising their prices due to inflation?
It’s already affecting the weekly shop, but will coke be getting more costly? Simon Doherty speaks to four dealers to see if the cost-of-living crisis is hitting their trade.

A marketing expert rates Instagram weed dealers
We enlisted the help of a brand specialist to weigh in on the strategies of social media shotters, from Pinterest for potheads to blurry shots of bud.

Sex on acid
Volume 4 Issue 001: We speak to the sexual psychonauts trying to reclaim intimacy from plastic porn and meaningless sex.

Conor Rogers’ art is a baggy-filled vision of modern Britain
Growing up on Sheffield council estates, the 29-year old artist takes the mundanities of Blighty and turns them into beauties. Proper.