Alexander Lekhtman

    Alexander is Filter’s staff writer. He writes about the movement to end the War on Drugs. He grew up in New Jersey and swears it’s actually alright. He’s also a musician hoping to change the world through the power of ledger lines and legislation. Alexander was previously Filter‘s editorial fellow.

    Utah’s Overdose Spike and a Green Substance Known as “Hulk”

    Local officials and harm reductionists are reporting increased drug overdoses in Utah this year, ...

    Can LSD Microdosing Be a Potent Weapon Against Pain?

    LSD is a famously potent psychedelic. But new research has investigated the drug’s potential ...

    Follow the Money: Why Marijuana Research Tells Us the Same Old Story

    Scientific research enriches minds but drains wallets. In the US and globally, public and ...

    Pennsylvania Now Lets You Get Naloxone by Mail

    Pennsylvania’s health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, has issued a new standing order to allow ...

    What Marijuana Legalization Would Mean for Criminal Justice in Arizona

    Marijuana legalization is headed to the ballot in Arizona this November. If successful, the ...

    Breaking Down a Model Bill to Decriminalize All Drugs

    On August 6, the Drug Policy Alliance* released a detailed proposal to decriminalize all ...