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...
Millions in the United States face the struggle of addiction, but recovery stories can inspire, uplift, and offer hope. This week, JD Vance’s mother, Beverly Aikins, marked ten years of sobriety with an emotional celebration at the White House. The event, led by her son, Vice President Vance, highlighted not just a personal victory, but...
The cannabis market collapse is grabbing headlines across Colorado and California, places once heralded as pioneers of the “green rush.” Legal pot failure, along with the persistent California pot black market, has left communities grappling with broken promises and tough realities. This blog takes a closer look at what went wrong, focusing on the story...
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...
The Silent Epidemic of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) is becoming an unspoken public health threat that deserves our immediate attention. For years, marijuana has been celebrated as a recreational substance and increasingly viewed as a benign product thanks to growing legalisation efforts. Yet, beneath the positive narratives lies a darker reality with alarming statistics,...
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances for clinical therapies. A growing movement advocating for the “vote for medicine” culture—where public sentiment influences medical approvals—has reintroduced psychedelics into mainstream discussions. However, this trend raises concerns about whether current research on psychedelic treatment for mental illness is sufficiently robust to...
Afiya, a 24-year-old from Indian-administered Kashmir, sits silently in a rehabilitation ward in Srinagar, recovering from the devastating effects of heroin addiction. Once a bright student who dreamt of soaring the skies as a flight attendant, her life took a tragic turn during the region’s tumultuous years following the abrogation of its special status in...
Actor David Krumholtz, known for his roles in The Santa Clause and Oppenheimer, has shared his battle with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). This condition, linked to heavy cannabis use, highlights David Krumholtz marijuana dangers. It also raises concerns about the safety of modern cannabis products. Krumholtz shared that after returning to marijuana use following a long break, he experienced...
DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena dedicated his life to protecting communities from the devastating impact of drug trafficking. Born in Mexicali, Mexico, in 1947, Kiki moved to Calexico, California, as a young child. He excelled as a student-athlete and graduated from Calexico High School in 1966. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he...