The escalating mental health crisis in America is intricately linked to the pervasive and increasingly potent presence of marijuana, particularly among adolescents. One cannot ignore the tragic consequences, exemplified by the...
The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been facing numerous challenges due to prolonged conflicts. One significant aspect contributing to these issues is the presence of various militia groups, with the FDLR being a...
Tucked away in the northeast arm of Philadelphia, Kensington casts a long shadow of despair. Here, nestled amongst abandoned factories and empty row homes, sprouts a different kind of urban ecosystem – an open-air drug...
Afghanistan, a nation historically marred by conflict and instability, now grapples with a rising crisis - a surge in drug addiction. The Taliban, in a recent revelation, stated that...
"The Cannabis Question" explores America's complicated, ongoing relationship with cannabis, the plant responsible for criminalizing a vast number of Americans. Yet, it has also created a thriving health and wellness industry in...
2021 was a record-breaking year in the United States regarding drug overdose deaths. Over 100,000 people died, the largest number ever recorded. The prevalence of artificial chemicals has caused this latest overdose crisis, as...
Cocaine is the 2nd most popular illegal drug used in the USA, with four million users alone. Its raw material is the coca plant which turns into a paste that forms the base of the drug's familiar white powder form. The coca...
A tropical vine found in the Amazon, Ayahuasca has long been both celebrated and stigmatized. When transformed into drinking form, the vine is reputed to offer potent healing and psychedelic potential. Once regarded as a niche...
Steve Hupp hasn't exactly led a charmed life. He's a high school dropout and a convicted bank robber. He's also a noted shaman who many people look to for guidance as they fight to ease the lasting effects of trauma in their...
Many people associate LSD with the era of long hair, tie-dye shirts and bell bottomed pants. But this popular hallucinogenic drug never really went away. In fact, it's currently undergoing a bit of a resurgence as a medicinal...
A three-part investigative documentary produced by BBC Three, Festival Drugs: Meet the Dealers goes undercover to infiltrate the criminal organizations that routinely prey upon young festival goers. In the early moments of the...
It begins with the children. Haunted by abandonment and other horrors they are far too young to fully process, they testify to the toll their parent's addiction has taken on them. These opening moments of the BBC Three...
Opioid addiction is the leading public health crisis facing the United States today, and it represents the leading cause of death among people under the age of 50. While the cause is...
Dimethyltryptamine, or DMT, can be found in many plants and animal species, but its effects are said to be as rare and powerful as the divine. When ingested, this molecule can induce a profound psychedelic experience filled...
