Offering Support to the Survivors of October 7th
We interviewed Israeli psychotherapist Nir Tadmor about how he supported survivors of the Nova festival massacre and the deep emotional impact the tragedy had on the community.
The Shadow of the Psychedelic Movement: An Interview with Erik Davis
In this interview, we talk with Erik Davis about the forgotten shadows of psychedelic history, the need for cultural memory, and the deeper meanings hidden within blotter art.
“Changing the current drug policy regime has become a life cause for me” – An Interview with Colombia’s Ambassador At-Large for Drug Policy Laura Gil
On the eve of her departure from her post as the Ambassador of Colombia to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, we spoke to Ambassador Laura Gil about her time in Vienna, her achievements, the challenges she faced as well as her hopes for the future of international drug policy.
Community Integration of Psychedelics: An Interview with Rosalind Watts
Creating supportive communities to integrate the psychedelic experience is just as important as ensuring a safe setting for the experience itself. Watch our interview with Rosalind Watts, a clinical psychologist and the founder of ACER Integration, UK!
What Octopuses Teach Us About MDMA: Our Interview With Gül Dölen
Psychedelics are the master keys to unlocking hidden potentials in our brains, claims Gül Dölen, a Turkish-American neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley. Please watch and share Drugreporter’s interview, filmed at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2024 in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Stop the crackdown – Save lives: Defend civil society and the rule of law in Hungary
In this global sign-on letter, 116 civil society organisations from 47 countries raise the alarm over the ‘war on drugs’ launched by the Hungarian government in March 2025, which has resulted in aggressive police interventions targeting people who use drugs, and a concerning crackdown on harm reduction service providers and civil society organisations promoting human rights-centred drug policies.
Coca, Harm Reduction, and Reconciliation – An Interview with Diego Andrés Lugo-Vivas
At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we spoke with Diego Andrés Lugo-Vivas about the impact of the Drug War in Colombia and how the philosophy of harm reduction could be applied to the coca leaf. Watch the video!
Drug Policy Prospects in Trump’s Second Term – An Interview with Ethan Nadelmann
At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we had the chance to speak with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance in the United States, about the present and future of drug policy during Donald Trump’s second term as president. Watch the video here!
COSS MARTE: From Convict to Cannabis CEO in New York
Watch Drugreporter’s new video about Coss Marte, a former convict who, thanks to New York State’s Social Equity Program, now runs three cannabis retail shops and a gym where he employs other formerly incarcerated individuals.
Hungarian Government Enacts Stricter Drug Laws: Civil Society Under Attack
The government majority in the Hungarian Parliament has passed an amendment to the Criminal Code introducing stricter penalties for drug offences. Civil society organisations that have criticised these legal changes and advocate for harm reduction are now facing threats and defunding.
