drugs

When Heroin Was “God’s Own Medicine”

We call it an epidemic today, but for centuries medical experts encouraged the use of heroin.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 6, 2017

When Heroin Was “God’s Own Medicine”

We call it an epidemic today, but for centuries medical experts encouraged the use of heroin.

By Savannah Cox • January 6, 2017

Ayahuasca, The Most Psychedelic Tea You’ll Ever Try

Everything you need to know about ayahuasca, the psychedelic brew straight out of the Amazon that has taken the West by storm.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 31, 2016

Ayahuasca, The Most Psychedelic Tea You’ll Ever Try

Everything you need to know about ayahuasca, the psychedelic brew straight out of the Amazon that has taken the West by storm.

By Savannah Cox • October 31, 2016

The Most Outlandish CIA Programs Of The Cold War

Inside the CIA's Cold War-era plans for mind control, psychic spies, and one horrifying cat.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 30, 2016

The Most Outlandish CIA Programs Of The Cold War

Inside the CIA's Cold War-era plans for mind control, psychic spies, and one horrifying cat.

By All That's Interesting • October 30, 2016

14 Famous People You Had No Idea Were Avowed Drug Advocates

From historical figures to modern-day celebrities, these famous people have openly admitted to drug use and/or advocated for legalization.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 29, 2016

14 Famous People You Had No Idea Were Avowed Drug Advocates

From historical figures to modern-day celebrities, these famous people have openly admitted to drug use and/or advocated for legalization.

By All That's Interesting • September 29, 2016

33 Maps That Explain The World’s Drug Problem

In 2014, the most recent year with available data, 247 million people used illegal drugs and 207,400 of them died because of it. But even to cite such numbers is to fail to capture the full weight and breadth of the world’s vast drug problem. Lest we get too gloomy,...

By John Kuroski • Sep 26, 2016

33 Maps That Explain The World’s Drug Problem

In 2014, the most recent year with available data, 247 million people used illegal drugs and 207,400 of them died because of it. But even to cite such numbers is to fail to capture the full weight and breadth of the world’s vast drug problem. Lest we get too gloomy,...

By John Kuroski • September 26, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Aug. 28 – Sept. 3

Vintage celeb driver’s licenses, 1980s punk style, growing up in Chernobyl, animals saved from world’s worst zoo, and brutal scenes from Mexico’s drug war. The Most Badass Vintage Drivers’ Licenses Of Famous Icons The idolization of celebrities has been occurring since the beginning of Hollywood, often raising movie stars, musicians,...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 2, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Aug. 28 – Sept. 3

Vintage celeb driver’s licenses, 1980s punk style, growing up in Chernobyl, animals saved from world’s worst zoo, and brutal scenes from Mexico’s drug war. The Most Badass Vintage Drivers’ Licenses Of Famous Icons The idolization of celebrities has been occurring since the beginning of Hollywood, often raising movie stars, musicians,...

By All That's Interesting • September 2, 2016

33 Brutal Photos That Capture The Futility Of The Mexican Drug War

Battlefield scenes from the Mexican drug war with no end in sight.

By John Kuroski • Aug 23, 2016

33 Brutal Photos That Capture The Futility Of The Mexican Drug War

Battlefield scenes from the Mexican drug war with no end in sight.

By John Kuroski • August 23, 2016

The High And Lows Of Nyaope, Africa’s Brutal New Street Drug

A brutal look at how Nyaope (a.k.a. Whoonga) -- the devastating drug made with rat poison and HIV meds -- is wreaking havoc in South Africa.

By John Kuroski • Aug 18, 2016

The High And Lows Of Nyaope, Africa’s Brutal New Street Drug

A brutal look at how Nyaope (a.k.a. Whoonga) -- the devastating drug made with rat poison and HIV meds -- is wreaking havoc in South Africa.

By John Kuroski • August 18, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 31 – Aug. 6

California’s weed nuns, rock stars before they were famous, pandas heading back to the wild, 1970s cocaine paraphernalia ads, modern border walls around the world. Meet The California Nuns Who Grow Weed When you think of a Catholic nun, we’re pretty sure you don’t envision a joint in hand. Well,...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 5, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 31 – Aug. 6

California’s weed nuns, rock stars before they were famous, pandas heading back to the wild, 1970s cocaine paraphernalia ads, modern border walls around the world. Meet The California Nuns Who Grow Weed When you think of a Catholic nun, we’re pretty sure you don’t envision a joint in hand. Well,...

By All That's Interesting • August 5, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 24 – 30

Andy Warhol shoots his celebrity friends, poignant historical photos big and small, the world of rabbit conventions, on the front lines against ISIS, Pablo Escobar’s family life. Andy Warhol’s Rare, Candid Photos Of Famous Icons If you were one of Andy Warhol’s fabulous, famous friends, there was a great chance...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 29, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jul. 24 – 30

Andy Warhol shoots his celebrity friends, poignant historical photos big and small, the world of rabbit conventions, on the front lines against ISIS, Pablo Escobar’s family life. Andy Warhol’s Rare, Candid Photos Of Famous Icons If you were one of Andy Warhol’s fabulous, famous friends, there was a great chance...

By All That's Interesting • July 29, 2016