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…
alcohol
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When countries legalise cannabis, do people drink more alcohol than before, or less? That’s a question you might discuss, perhaps over drinks watching a match, or not at all, if…
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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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You can now listen to this essay as part of the Volteface Audio Long Reads selection. Just click on the link above. Like the thick smoky aftertaste that lingers after…