9
May
2015
Hallucinogenic Brew Promises New Depression Treatment, Initial Trial Reveals
University of Sao Paolo researchers, after an initial trial involving a hallucinogenic herb, ‘ayahuasca,’ concluded brew’s anti-depressant effects. Ayahuasca is a century-old... Read More
9
May
2015
Jackie Chan Named First Singapore Anti-Drug Ambassador
Singapore- Hong Kong martial arts legend chosen as the country’s first anti-drug ambassador. Jackie Chan, who starred on hit movies, including Rush... Read More
9
May
2015
AIF Websites Launched Black Out Monday vs. Legal Highs
London, UK- Independent festivals’ websites were blacked out May 4, Monday as part of its 24-hour campaign against legal highs and its... Read More
3
May
2015
Indonesia Executes Eight Drug Convicts, Draws Intl Outcry
Jakarta, Indonesia- The government ignored pressure from the international community by executing eight death row prisoners on Nusakambangan Prison Island on Wednesday.... Read More
30
Apr
2015
New Cannabis Café and Hotel Opens in Guildford
Guildford, Surrey- A new cafe and hotel promoting the benefits of cannabis, a Class B drug, which many consider of legalizing, has... Read More
30
Apr
2015
First Cannabis Plant Now Grows in a Jamaica University’s Ground
First ‘legal’ cannabis plant has been planted on one of Jamaica’s university. The Jamaican government loosens and allows researchers at the University... Read More
25
Apr
2015
Taunton Council Launches Public Consultation on PSPO
Taunton, Somerset- Only a couple of days left for people in Taunton to have their say on the proposed banning of taking... Read More
25
Apr
2015
Programme on Legal Highs Launched, 5000+ Pupils Participated
Lincolnshire, England- A new initiative on educating children age 9-10 on legal highs is launched through joint effort of the Young Addiction... Read More
25
Apr
2015
Drug Users Mix Substances with E-Cigarettes, an Emerging (Alarming) Trend
Janet Roberts of Dan 24/7 Helpline said that she heard everyone was using drugs in e-cigarettes. Based on reports, some e-cigarette users... Read More
21
Apr
2015
Kapiti District Councilors Cannot Ban Legal Highs under Laws
Paraparaumu, New Zealand- Last week, the Kapiti District councilors decided whether or not to approve the policy regarding legal high zones. The... Read More
21
Apr
2015
A Vendor Asks Donation for Pot at Cannabis Cup (Is It Legal?)
Denver, Colorado—The US Cannabis Cup is at Denver Mart from April 18-20 this year. Attendees were better off bringing their own (BYOP-... Read More
9
Apr
2015
Buzzin Sells Legal High for Human Consumption to Undercover Researcher
Bridgwater, Somerset (UK) – Inside Out, a BBC programme, launched a legal high investigation that put Buzzin, a legal high seller, on... Read More