When asked to name a psychoactive drug, most people default to common examples like cocaine, heroin, or cannabis. But there’s a drug that has wholly evaded the effects of the …
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Has Rishi Sunak taken drugs? Every politician who has ever admitted to using drugs
by Jay JacksonReports of traces of cocaine having been found in Chevening and Downing Street during Liz Truss’ brief tenure – allegations she refutes – last week reignited discussions about politicians and …
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In September 2022, Vobořil was tasked with creating a draft law for a legal adult recreational cannabis market, which is expected to be presented in March 2023, with full legalisation …
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On 16 November the MHRA published a blog post outlining the guidance for companies applying for approval for unlicensed cannabis-based medicines in the UK. In this article we unpack the …
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Substance use among Icelandic teens was one of the highest in Europe 20 years ago. According to a survey conducted in 1992, nearly a quarter of Icelandic teens smoked every …
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The Qatar World Cup’s been shrouded in controversy about the small Gulf nation’s record on gay and women’s rights, and migrant workers dying building the stadiums. Most outrageous of all, …
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For decades magic mushrooms have served as a point of contention, seeing as they naturally grow in many parts of the world, with the UK as no exception. So, what …
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Benzodiazepines, also known as ‘benzos’, ‘Blues’, ‘BZDs’, exist today in about 20 different forms. The first benzodiazepine was synthesised in 1955 by the Hoffman-La Roche laboratory within decades becoming one …
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Access the full report here: Volteface Report: Known Unknowns Plain Text version: Volteface Report: Known Unknowns Plain Text Over the last year Volteface has been researching the barriers and hesitations …
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At Volteface we have talked extensively about the barriers to access the UK medical cannabis market, from a lack of awareness regarding legality to a shortfall in the number of …