Mikayla Hellwich, the founder of DrugStory, joins the team to celebrate and discuss the launch of the harm reduction nonprofit. Acting as an interactive database of drug experiences, DrugStory will facilitate the sharing of information by allowing people to anonymously tell their stories. The team discusses the inspiration behind DrugStory, the long-term vision for the project, […]

Brian Pollett, a graphic designer and visual artist, joins Sam and Rachelle to discuss a series of 20 portraits he created while under the influence to represent the effects of various drugs. Pollett discusses his inspiration for the series, how drugs impact his creative process, and  what his drug experiences “looked” like. Disclaimer: Due to some […]

Sam and Rachelle discuss California’s Proposition 64 (AUMA) with Mikki Norris and Chris Conrad, long-time activists and co-founders of The Leaf Online. Mikki and Chris provide an overview of what sets Proposition 64 apart from 2010’s Proposition 19 and other legalization initiatives and make a strong case for supporting it at the polls in November. The […]

Sam and Rachelle discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s literal drug war in the Philippines with Oliver Zerrudo, the California Campus Coordinator at Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The team discusses some basics about the Philippines history and culture before exploring the political motivations and public support for Duterte’s drug war. News Updates: Seattle could open housing for homeless […]

Sam and Rachelle sit down with Johann Hari, author of Chasing the Scream, to kick off the third season of This Week in Drugs! Hari discusses what he learned about addiction while writing his book, how existing drug policies impact addiction, and where he sees global drug policy going next. News Updates: Border Patrol program shows teens […]

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Police: Needle exchange director had paraphernalia DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana Cole wants special session, mandatory minimums for drug dealers One in Eight U.S. Adults Say They Smoke Marijuana […]

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: State drug-test program leads to denial of welfare to 5 Oregon Marijuana Businesswoman Fined $40k for Fraud State law school clemency projects help shorten drug sentences Charges dropped for Native American teen facing […]

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Trinity, Saint Xavier high schools add heroin antidote Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among Colorado Children Colombia legalizes medical use of marijuana After Hugo water found THC-free, officials say it was […]

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: Gov. Walker signs criminal justice reform bill into law, defelonizes heroin possession Housing is seen as missing link in opioid crisis Philippines Vice President Robredo: Stop senseless killings, violence Fort Peck council rejects […]

During our brief hiatus, Sam and Tyler will focus exclusively on the biggest stories, headlines, and events in drug policy. News Updates: In Philippines’ War on Drugs, Dealers Choose Retirement Over Death Michigan State Police to do roadside drug testing in five counties under new law Louisiana’s New Medical Cannabis Program Moving Forward Toronto council […]