drugs

The Explainer Studies are showing that more Americans are struggling with dependency on multiple substances.

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 21 November 23

The Explainer There has been a sharp rise in young addicts in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia

By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published 16 November 23

The Explainer Officials are claiming the drug is the reason for the brutality of the attack

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 15 November 23

The Explainer A growing number of states and cities are legalizing the use of psychedelic fungi in therapy. Some experts think that’s a big risk.

By The Week US Published 15 November 23

Speed Read Two new studies point to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 6 November 23

Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 5 November 23

Speed Read It's been a long time coming

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 23 October 23

Speed Read Frontline troops 'easily' access illegal substances, which can cause paranoia and hallucinations

By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published 20 October 23

Speed Read The top exporter of fentanyl to the U.S. is apparently looking to diversify as law enforcement turns up the heat

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 17 October 23

Speed Read Noboa, 35, now has just 18 months to solve Ecuador's soaring drug trafficking violence problem

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 16 October 23

The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 9 October 23

Speed Reads Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, had a higher risk for side effects like stomach paralysis.

By Theara Coleman Published 7 October 23