A pre-dawn house search targeting 8th-district opposition candidate Alexander Horváth reveals how Hungary’s “war on drugs” has become a political weapon — deployed to intimidate dissent and control narratives ahead of elections.
Why Police-Run Drug Prevention Is Harmful for Young People
The Hungarian Police have launched a new drug prevention campaign in schools. Drugreporter’s position is that police-led prevention based on outdated ideas and scare tactics has no place in our classrooms.
Drugreporter Visits CheckIt! – Vienna’s Pioneering Drug Checking Service
A harm reduction service that empowers young people to make healthy decisions and reduce the risks of drug use – watch Drugreporter’s new video on CheckIt!
The Need for a Consciousness Culture: Interview with Thomas Metzinger
In this thought-provoking conversation, Prof. Dr. Thomas Metzinger, a leading philosopher of mind and consciousness, examines the profound potential — and serious risks — of psychedelics.
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.
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.
Drugreporter Will Not Be Silenced
The Hungarian government proposed a Russia-style bill that would effectively ban our organisation, the Rights Reporter Foundation.
