The Pink Wave: How Tusi Lost Its Elite Status
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From the elite clubs of Bogotá to European festivals, a peculiar pink powder has made waves across the globe. Initially…
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Living in a Social and Racial Apartheid in Brazil’s Favelas
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Anyone born in a favela or on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro has to quickly develop psychological mechanisms similar…
Brazil’s Fight Against Constitutional Amendment to Criminalise Drug Use
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In October 2023, a few months after the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court had resumed a hearing on the decriminalisation of…
The Hypocrisy of Arrested Honduran President’s Drug Policy
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On March 8, Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras from 2014 to 2022, was found guilty in the…
Fog of War: The Challenges of Reporting on Narco-Violence in Mexico
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Beheadings. Hanging bodies. Torture. More torture. Shootouts. Shootout aftermath. Twitter. Telegram. Instagram. Facebook. Reddit. This is what it feels like…
How Muslims Around the World Use Drugs During Ramadan
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Ramadan is a period of introspection, self-restraint and prayer, and most commonly associated with fasting from food and water from…
Whose Death Gets to Be a Tragedy?
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On the 19th of December, the Office for National Statistics released its report on 2022 drug-related deaths (DRDs); this report…
Can Blockchain Help Drive Drug Policy Reform?
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In the evolving landscape of disruptive technology, one innovation has emerged as an unexpected but promising tool for social justice:…
In Canada, The Fight for Compassion Clubs Rages On in Court
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An upcoming ruling from Canada’s Federal Court could have a radical impact on the country’s drug laws. In 2021, Drug…
Algospeak and the Harm Reduction Consequences of Content Moderation
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In the dynamic and ever-evolving social media landscape, a curious linguistic phenomenon has emerged: “algospeak.” This digitally native language employs…
Finding Normal: Cognitive Enhancers and Hyper-Productivity
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In the last two decades, the use of prescription stimulant drugs (such as methylphenidate, modafinil, amphetamine salts, among others) as…
Two Years In, Ukraine’s Drug Markets Keep Shifting
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February marked two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This has not only caused the displacement of millions from…