Media + Culture

“Would You Want to Live Next to a Clinic?”—Methadone NIMBYism

The speeches at the press conference in Harlem were a distillation of stigmatizing ideas about methadone, clinics and patients that…

March 2, 2026

Will Public Support for Legalizing Psychedelics Follow Marijuana’s Path?

Support for legalizing the use of psychedelics might relatively low today, according to a new survey from the RAND Corporation,…

February 24, 2026

Harm Reduction Without Humans? The Risks and Potential of AI

In November 2023, California teenager Sam Nelson put a question to ChatGPT. “How many grams of kratom gets you a…

February 24, 2026

“One Word: Inevitable”—Tobacco Harm Reduction’s Heavy Hitter

Few spaces are as hostile as the tobacco harm reduction (THR) policy debate. Lawmakers, media, ideologically-driven researchers, nonprofits and public…

February 19, 2026

Shameful Changes in the WHO’s European Code Against Cancer

Cancer has been a constant presence in my life. My mom had breast cancer. My grandma had cervical cancer. My…

February 4, 2026

“Shuffle” Exposes the Corrupt, Abusive Sober Homes Industry

Shuffle is that rare documentary about drug use and rehab that doesn’t offer a pastel, happily-ever-after ending and doesn’t engage…

January 26, 2026

What Should a Vape Shop Look Like?

I am allergic to dust, mold and pollen. My husband has COPD and sometimes struggles to breathe. So we took…

January 16, 2026

Nicotine a Heart Threat, Per “Expert Consensus Report.” Experts Disagree.

Nicotine, regardless of the delivery system, is a “potent cardiovascular toxin,” states a recent report, calling for urgent action from…

January 14, 2026

Media Exploitation of Reiner Family Tragedy Pushes the Carceral Agenda

After director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home December…

December 31, 2025

One in Three US Adults Use Weed to Pre-Game Holiday Gatherings, Per Poll

About one in three United States adults have a holiday “pre-game” routine that involves using marijuana, according to a new…

December 23, 2025