Long Reads

Lion’s Mane has radically transformed the mindset around organic supplements. The boom of the wellness industry over the past decade has left many consumers reconsidering their health and investigating new …

The use of hemp in Britain has a deep history which goes back over a thousand years. This article will examine the origins of the hemp trade in the UK, …

Releaf is the newest medical cannabis clinic in the UK, entering the space with a refreshing perspective on how to address stigma, raise awareness and make the process for becoming …

LSD is a drug which has had a bizarre inception and nuanced history. What began as a pharmacological experiment rapidly evolved into a substance which was used for a wide …

Moving into October, cannabis reform has been on the agenda of a number of countries across Europe. Now that campaigners and advocates are finally gaining recognition for their efforts, let’s …

What’s the political landscape for cannabis policy reform in Italy? After an Italian court recently ruled that categorizing hemp flower as a narcotic was ‘absurdly restrictive’, will a new bill …

Claims are often made in the mass media by politicians and ‘drug experts’ about how lethal certain kinds of drug use are, particularly compared with recreational activities. For instance, drug …

Reports 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 …

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 …

Introduction:  This summer, The Loop’s wonderful team of chemists, health professionals, researchers and press officers has been busy delivering harm reduction services at festivals up and down the country in …