The Best Ever VICE Drug Stories
From investigations into why people in the UK don't use meth to interviews with drug dealers telling us how much they actually make.
Harm Reduction
You Might be Smoking a Black Market Vape Without Even Knowing It
Over forty percent of vapes in the UK don't comply with safety regulation.
Down and Out in a Warsaw Squat, I Began Gambling for a Living
Penniless in Poland, I was determined to make money however possible. Is it still a gambling addiction if you're winning?
What It's Like to Be an Addict – and Homeless
Stagnation, setbacks, missed opportunities, and a glimmer of hope: This is life when you struggle with addiction but are trying to get better.
Cannabis
Nazi Drugs Are Sweeping Across Europe
As Europe’s youth lurch towards extremist, far-right politics, so do their euphoric party drugs.
The UK’s ‘Cannabis Martyr’ Keeps Getting Jailed for Opening Weed Cafes
“All revolutionaries go to jail,” says Gary Youds, who's now been imprisoned four times.
Inside the Megachurch Where Shrooms and Weed Are Religion
I negotiated with the armed guard, met its charismatic leader, and got anointed.
Vaping
I Tried Getting A Vape Prescription and Was Prescribed Star Jumps Instead
My 2024 Wishlist included Botox, a taser, and a government-issued vape. This week, nearing the end of my 13th “my last vape I will ever purchase”, I decided to conquer the easiest and cheapest of my wishes.
The Australian Government Is Hiring Anti-Vape Influencers
The “influencer-led youth vaping campaign” aims to target people aged 14 to 20 and combat vape misinformation and "vapefluencer" social media content.
You Might be Smoking a Black Market Vape Without Even Knowing It
Over forty percent of vapes in the UK don't comply with safety regulation.
Psychedelics
Magic Mushroom Edibles: Everything to Know, from Chocolates to Drops
Whether you’re nibbling in the club or full on astral projecting in the woods.
Police Officers Are Doing Ayahuasca Now
PTSD and depression are rife in the police force. We spoke to the former and serving officers that are experimenting with shrooms and ayahuasca.
The Very Illegal Cafe Where You Can Take Shrooms and Chew Coca
“We are here to fight for the legalisation of all psychedelics and to end the war on drugs,” says its owner Dana Larsen.
Cocaine
Nazi Drugs Are Sweeping Across Europe
As Europe’s youth lurch towards extremist, far-right politics, so do their euphoric party drugs.
The Best Ever VICE Drug Stories
From investigations into why people in the UK don't use meth to interviews with drug dealers telling us how much they actually make.
What Is a Drug Overdose?
A drug overdose is an umbrella term over an ocean of symptoms, effects and outcomes. Here's what to look for.
Crime
Flood-Affected Pharmacists Want A Disaster Plan From the Government
“We’ve seen pharmacists on the back of jetskis trying to get medicines to people who need them, that’s how dedicated they are.”
Counterfeit Medications Are Taking Over the Internet. Here’s How to Spot Them.
Here's what you need to know about fraudulent online pharmaceuticals.
Alzheimer's Drug Meme Stock Plummets After Data Manipulation Allegations
Cassava Sciences' stock has plunged over the past week as questions are raised about research behind its main product.