Public opinion on marijuana is undergoing a notable reversal as mounting evidence reveals serious concerns about the substance’s health implications. What was once championed as a harmless alternative is now facing increased scrutiny from medical researchers, policymakers and communities grappling with the consequences of widespread cannabis use. A recent study in Ohio uncovered alarming statistics:...
In this episode of the Unnecessary Harm Podcast, Amy Ronshausen exposes how America’s cannabis legalisation experiment places prevention under siege. Ronshausen serves as executive director of Drug Free America Foundation and international president of the World Federation Against Drugs. She reveals how pro-drug actors have hijacked genuine harm reduction mechanisms. They weaponise these tools to...
Pope Leo XIV has issued a powerful call to action on the escalating global addiction crisis. In a video message to the 7th National Conference on Addictions in Rome, the pontiff warned that modern society faces unprecedented challenges. These range from traditional substance dependencies to emerging digital addictions that threaten the wellbeing of millions, particularly...
Little Green Pharma Ltd’s 2021 annual report reads like a triumph of commercialisation over caution. The Australian medicinal cannabis company posted 217% revenue growth, acquired Europe’s largest production facility, and raised $54.2 million in capital whilst claiming to treat over 50 medical conditions. Yet between the lines of corporate optimism lies a troubling disconnect with...
Hi! My name is Malvin, and No, I’m not an alcoholic! However, I do have a story to tell, but it’s just not an easy one. During my teenage years, I did things I never truly wanted to do, all for one reason: I wanted to fit in. What you’re about to read is a...
The Church Times has issued a forceful warning about drug legalisation dangers in Scotland following the Scottish Greens’ decision to adopt the legalisation and regulation of drugs as an official policy goal at their annual conference. In a strongly worded editorial, the publication cautioned that “lifting the drugs ban poses dangers” and emphasised that “taking...
Open drug use on city streets. Pedestrians avoiding needles and syringes on pavements. People visibly struggling with addiction in public spaces. These scenes have become increasingly common across America, prompting President Trump to propose a controversial solution: forcing people with severe substance abuse into rehabilitation. The concept might sound extreme, but it’s already legal in...
The psychedelic therapy movement has been sold to the public as a grassroots revolution driven by compassion for suffering veterans and breakthrough science. The reality is far more sinister. A coordinated campaign by Silicon Valley billionaires has hijacked the psychedelic industry, weaponising vulnerable populations whilst suppressing safety concerns that should have halted their plans years...
Scotland stands at a critical crossroads as the Right to Recovery Bill faced a crucial vote at Holyrood. The Sunday Post has launched an impassioned campaign urging every Scottish politician to put party allegiances aside and support legislation that could transform drug rehabilitation in Scotland for those battling addiction. The newspaper’s Transform Scotland series has...
The Institute of Alcohol Studies published its latest Alcohol Alert, covering Public opinion polls, Alcohol marketing, Urging government to deliver prevention, Alcohol industry lobbying and Irish labelling delays, and more. Recent statistics from Scotland offer a rare glimpse of hope in the UK’s battle against alcohol-related deaths, yet experts warn that alcohol industry lobbying is...