A new study published through the American Medical Association says psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” — may actually help people break free from cocaine addiction. And not after months of treatment either. Researchers found that a single guided dose, combined with psychotherapy, led to significantly more cocaine-free days and lower relapse rates … [Read more...] about Want To Quit Cocaine? Eat Mushrooms!
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Colombia’s President Just Compared Weed, Cocaine, and Capitalism — Because Why Not
Leave it to Colombia’s president to turn a drug policy speech into a full-blown philosophy lecture.Speaking at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Gustavo Petro delivered a blunt critique of global drug policy—and dropped a line that quickly grabbed headlines: “Weed was for protest, cocaine is the drug of capital.”Petro argued that the history of cannabis … [Read more...] about Colombia’s President Just Compared Weed, Cocaine, and Capitalism — Because Why Not
Coca Leaf Rejected… Because It Might Turn Into Cocaine
The World Health Organization has sparked global head-scratching by reaffirming its strict ban on the coca leaf — even though its own scientific review concluded that the prohibition itself is more dangerous than the plant. In a world where caffeine, alcohol, and half the things in your medicine cabinet breeze by regulators, the humble coca leaf remains treated like a menace of … [Read more...] about Coca Leaf Rejected… Because It Might Turn Into Cocaine
US Coast Guard seizes $158M worth of cocaine, marijuana during patrols
The U.S. Coast Guard recently seized an estimated $158 million worth of drugs during anti-narcotics patrols in the Pacific Ocean. The Crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast offloaded more than 11,600 pounds of cocaine and 5,500 pounds of marijuana in San Diego on Monday. U.S. Coast Guard offloading narcotics in San Diego. (US Coast Guard) The U.S. … [Read more...] about US Coast Guard seizes $158M worth of cocaine, marijuana during patrols
U.S. Secret Service Investigating Cocaine Reportedly Found in White House
The White House is putting a new meaning to its name. A white substance found in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue reportedly tested positive for cocaine, according to a preliminary field test, The Guardian reports. From fast food chain bathrooms to childhood bedrooms over Christmas, the infamous “white powder” (and we’re not talking about snow) tends to show up where authorities, … [Read more...] about U.S. Secret Service Investigating Cocaine Reportedly Found in White House
$18,000 worth of cocaine, heroin, weed found in Rappahannock County man’s home during search
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Rappahannock County man is in custody after a six-month investigation by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force revealed that he was in possession of seven firearms and large amounts of several controlled substances. On Thursday, May 25, members of the task force searched the home of 45-year-old Eric L. Butler on Brinkley Lane in … [Read more...] about $18,000 worth of cocaine, heroin, weed found in Rappahannock County man’s home during search
