The growing use of crack cocaine and a synthetic cannabis variant known as “colos” is driving substance abuse among young Nigerians, including addiction which leave users with severe physical, mental ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. A new study found that CBD could be a promising option for ...

Plentiful research and anecdotal evidence has suggested that cannabis could be a useful harm reduction tool to help folks wean off of other substances that are more addictive and harmful. While many ...

Billy Idol opened up about the extreme measures he took to leave heroin behind during a recent interview on the March 2 episode of Club Random with Bill Maher. The 70-year-old rocker revealed that he ...

On Sept. 5, 1989, President George H.W. Bush appeared on live television to discuss what he called the nation's "gravest domestic threat." Sitting at his desk in the oval office, Bush held up a bag of ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. On Sept. 5, 1989, President George ...