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Fentanyl

Police warned of drug so powerful it can kill in one breath

14 June 2017

US law enforcement officials have been warned of the dangers of encountering fentanyl, following the collapse of a police officer who brushed the drug off his shirt
courtesy of Janet Chang

What it’s like to take psychedelics in small doses at breakfast

14 June 2017

Janet Lai Chang is one of many people experimenting with taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs to improve her mood and performance. She told us about her experience

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