Industry News

Two giants of British media – each part of the Murdoch stable – are finally taking cannabis seriously, but we’re a long way off a consensus. This week an investigation by …

Justin Trudeau has boldly re-iterated that, when it comes to legalising cannabis, safety is a top priority for Canada. In an interview with CTV news earlier this week, the Canadian PM discussed the importance of …

Entertainment Weekly have shared the trailer for ‘Mary + Jane’, a new comedy produced by Snoop Dogg, and set to premier on MTV in September. Mary + Jane follows the adventures of Jordan …

The Scottish Drugs Forum has revealed that almost two people are dying every day from overdoses – according to the latest drug-related death figures. In a press release, the SDF condemned the …

The organisation Recovering Justice, which aims to “End stigma & marginalisation through policy change. Advocate for drug policy reform that focuses on health approaches to problematic substance misuse”, is hosting …

VolteFace is delighted to announce The Tide Effect, a new project in collaboration with the Adam Smith Institute and the writer Boris Starling. The Tide Effect, to be published on …

This biggest news story this week in UK drug policy has been announcement that Secret Garden Party has been the first UK event to trial ‘front of house‘ drug testing …

The Independent reports that Rodrigo Duterte, elected president of The Philippines in May, has pledged to continue his brutal campaign to eradicate drug dealers and users. [..] nicknamed “Duterte Harry” for …

On Monday 25th July, Italian parliament will consider a bill to legally regulate cannabis, according to a press release from the Drugs Policy Alliance. Italy has rarely if ever provided leadership in Europe …

The Economist have published a comprehensive explainer on the ‘dark web’, the secret online marketplace for drugs, exploring the functions of networks such as ‘Silk Road’ in addition to the trials and tribulations …