Addiction

Talk of Scotland’s drug deaths crisis is nothing new. But as new policies are introduced, those affected believe there’s reason to be hopeful.

If you’re sick of the sesh and fancy packing in the packet, Elliott Wald, who’s helping thousands of TikTokers get off it, shared some pointers with our resident drugs columnist.

From legal antidepressants being sold on the darkweb to flushing your nose out after a sesh, here are some of the safety tips, warnings and surprises our drug columnist has picked up along the way.

Recent reports suggest a rise in users badly damaging their noses after repeated use. Feeling queasy? Too right.

The star of Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty discusses her debut role as a high schooler struggling with addiction in Good Girl Jane.

The Liverpudlian spoken-word performer, real name PJ Smith, released his debut collection Algorithm Party to critical acclaim. Now he’s taking his hilarious, observational stories about addiction and anxiety around the UK.