New research reveals a stark warning for cannabis users: marijuana significantly increases the risk of dangerous heart rhythm problems that can prove fatal. A large-scale study published in August 2025 by researchers from the University of California, Georgetown University, and multiple other medical institutions found that cannabis use substantially raises the likelihood of developing serious...
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a comprehensive rejection letter to Lykos Therapeutics, detailing serious flaws in the company’s application to approve MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The document reveals troubling gaps in safety data collection, study design problems, and methodological concerns that undermine the reliability of the clinical trial results....
Kelly Turner’s son was just 18 years old when he attended a truck meet in rural Georgia. The young man had never used drugs before. He was looking forward to his senior year of high school after COVID-19 shutdowns disrupted his education. His family enjoyed close bonds, spending weekends camping and sharing outdoor adventures together....
Breaking News from Australia shows unprecedented success in tackling youth vaping epidemic as government reports peak vaping rates behind them Australia has achieved a remarkable milestone in youth substance abuse prevention, with border authorities seizing over 10 million vapes since implementing world-leading import controls in January 2024. The comprehensive crackdown has successfully turned the corner...
Exposure to alcohol advertising has been a growing concern, with new research shedding light on its pervasive influence on vulnerable groups. One of the most troubling findings is how children are unwittingly exposed to alcohol advertising across multiple platforms, including television, social media, and even public spaces. This exposure has significant potential consequences, pushing the...
In a revealing interview, retired California Sergeant and Narcotics Detective Keith Graves exposes the systematic dismantling of drug enforcement policies, drug trends, and the devastating consequences of so-called “progressive” drug policies. With 30 years of frontline experience in the San Francisco Bay area, Graves provides a sobering account of how harm reduction, decriminalisation, and drug...
Parenting today means guiding children through a maze of pro-pot propaganda and surface-level harm reduction messages, all while facing real risks linked to family history. The parental influence on addiction, substance use, and health choices has never been more crucial. We will explore how parents can empower their children against addiction, drawing on research, real-world...
Substance use prevention must be a priority. Economic insecurity, rising inequality, persistent distrust, and growing substance use are threatening the very fabric of societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025 draws urgent attention to these issues, revealing an unsettling picture of communities under stress and the pressing need for a new policy consensus. By exploring...
Two official graphs undermine the ‘drug checking’ narrative Pill Testing Australia operatives have shifted their focus from their ineffective and harm-escalating** pill testing narrative to one that now includes testing all manner of illicit drugs in a new operation they call ‘drug checking’. ABC is currently posting warnings about more potent opioids such as fentanyl...
Cannabis policies in the U.S. have seen a dramatic shift over the past few decades. Most states now allow some form of legal cannabis use, even though federal law still prohibits it. This patchwork of regulations has developed with little federal oversight and often without prioritising public health. A new report from the National Academies...