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The rapid expansion of synthetic drugs is fuelling the synthetic drug crisis, transforming illicit markets worldwide and presenting a growing threat to global health. Unlike traditional plant-based drugs, synthetic substances can be produced anywhere without the need for large-scale cultivation, making them both cheaper and easier to manufacture. This alarming trend has escalated the synthetic

Psychedelics are gaining popularity, often hailed in headlines as powerful tools for improving mental health. However, a recent Canadian study sheds light on a troubling association between bad psychedelic trips and an increased risk of early death. According to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, individuals who experience severe reactions to hallucinogenic drugs

Cannabis vaping is making headlines worldwide, often promoted as a “safer” alternative to smoking. Meanwhile, Drug Trends data from Australia reveal that non-prescribed cannabis use remains high among people who regularly use drugs. But are wider permission models and positive propaganda about cannabis leading to greater engagement, especially among those most at risk? This article

Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a serious and complex condition that deserves more attention in discussions about substance use. It involves persistent perceptual disturbances that continue long after the use of certain psychoactive substances, particularly hallucinogens like LSD and psilocybin. This disorder is not just rare—it significantly affects the lives of those who experience

‘Drug checking’, just like pill testing, is premised on the demonstrably incorrect inference that most drug-related deaths are tied to either unknown purity of drugs bought from criminals, or deadly contaminants or other toxic drugs mixed in with such purchased drugs.  For decades now, the same parties now requesting substantial government funding for ‘drug checking’

Recent developments in psychedelic research have brought to light significant concerns regarding the integrity and safety of studies focused on these substances. Once hailed as a potential breakthrough in mental health treatment, psychedelics are now facing scrutiny due to issues surrounding research practices and the portrayal of their efficacy. Scientific Integrity Under Scrutiny The allure

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The fentanyl crisis has emerged as one of America’s most pressing public health emergencies, with devastating consequences that touch every corner of society. Only ‘layering’ up on the worst opioid addiction disaster (arguably) in US history. In a shocking revelation of the crisis’s scope, fatal drug poisonings reached a record 111,451 in the 12 months