Madrid airport drug crisis has reached unprecedented levels as nearly 500 homeless individuals, many struggling with substance abuse, have transformed Spain’s busiest travel hub into what officials describe as a “disaster zone” threatening the country’s tourism reputation. The shocking situation at Madrid-Barajas Airport has escalated from approximately 50 “unauthorised occupants” a decade ago to almost...
What began as a local tragedy in one Melbourne suburb has turned into a violent statewide epidemic. The Tobacco Wars in Melbourne, as they have come to be known, erupted in 2021 when a petrol bomb attack destroyed a beloved second-hand bookshop in Pakenham. Since then, more than 120 bombings have rocked Victoria, many targeting...
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...
Gertie the Goose’s unexpected adventure serves as a poignant reminder of the growing concern surrounding cannabis risks for pets. As cannabis becomes more accessible worldwide, incidents like Gertie’s highlight the importance of pet safety and awareness. This feathered protagonist’s tale, shared in Pet Poison Helpline’s latest “Toxin Tails,” underscores the potential dangers pets face when exposed...
The butterfly, soft and free, soars through the sky unaware of any chains or boundaries below. Emily Dickinson’s poem The Butterfly upon the Sky captures the reverence of freedom and the act of “soaring away.” This imagery resonates deeply with the legacy of Randy Michael Bacchus III, a young man whose struggles with teen substance abuse and...
Two prisoners have been caught operating an illegal drug network from within the confines of HMP Coldingley in Woking. Their actions have resulted in extended prison sentences. This case involves prison drug smuggling and highlights the risks of attempting to bypass justice. Even from behind prison walls, such activities carry severe consequences. Jack Payne, aged...
At the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit on April 24 in Nashville, RFK Jr talks addiction, recovery, and solutions to the opioid crisis. As the US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared personal experiences with addiction, reflected on the challenges of recovery, and detailed his department’s strategies to combat the epidemic....
Less than 48 hours before hefty tariffs on Mexican imports were set to take effect, Mexico took an unprecedented step. Delivering on what some analysts are calling a “show of compliance,” Mexican authorities handed over 29 notorious cartel figures, including one of the FBI’s most wanted, Rafael Caro Quintero, to the United States. The authorities...
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...