MDMA
How universities could educate students about safe drug use
Calling for reform — Campaigners are calling on universities to move away from punitive policies and instead turn to harm reduction when it comes to drugs. But what would an alternative approach look like?
Written by: Ella Glover
Young ex-drug traffickers on living with a conviction
High-stakes game — Three former drug smugglers discuss the reality of living with an importation conviction and the stigma that inevitably comes with it.
Written by: Rebecca Tidy
Can psychedelics break down racial barriers?
New perspectives — Our era has been described as a ‘Psychedelic Renaissance’, with growing interest in the potential mental health benefits of hallucinogenics. But could these mind-altering experiences help people of colour navigate racism?
Written by: Adam Quarshie
How coke and MDMA could be legally sold
Reform now — The push to relax drugs laws is gaining momentum globally, with Oregon becoming the first state to decriminalise. But what would a legalised market in the UK actually look like?
Written by: Jonny Winship
Can psychedelics actually help us communicate with aliens?
Lessons from a Psychonaut — We talk to therapist Daniel McQueen about his plan to help humans explore higher dimensional spaces – which he claims may be populated by aliens and god-like entities – through the use of psychedelic medicines.
Written by: Deana Morton
Secret Garden Party is the first UK festival to introduce official drug testing service
What’s in your baggy? — Secret Garden Party festival offered festivalgoers the opportunity to have their drugs tested to help avoid overdoses and poisonings.
Written by: Alex King