In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the devastating toll cocaine consumption has on the body.

Jessi experiments with catnip! See what a cat, a skunk, foxes, and a mink do when they smell catnip.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an instant hit back in the day, and is still a rip-roaring read. But what inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write such a bizarre horror story? To answer this, we delve back into Stevenson’s...

As part of the Daily Watch 'drugs week' we explore what the world might look like if legalisation replaces the failing war on drugs. Join Tom Wainwright, Britain editor of The Economist and author of Narconomics, as he predicts what...

In this video, we explore the biosynthesis, mechanism of action, and metabolism of the plant alkaloid, cocaine.

America spends $40bn a year on the war on drugs. But its “zero tolerance” approach has done little to curb addiction or overdose rates, which are the highest in the world.

The origins of the War on Drugs in the US go back more than a century and are mired in complicated history. However, the story of the ban on cannabis in America can be easily traced to one individual: Harry J. Anslinger, who spent three...

A study conducted on mice by a team of scientists at John Hopkins University found that high doses of cocaine can cause out-of-control autophagy, a physiological process that causes the destruction of cells and the formation of new ones....

In this video, we explore the biosynthetic pathway for cocaine, as it occurs in the leaves of the Coca plant.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Pope on Coke

Johnson's is currently in the process of rolling out a new policy to crack down on drugs across the UK, specifically targetting middle-class drug use. However, it seems there's a problem in his own backyard, with cocaine traces found in...

The opioid epidemic is certainly terrible. Even as we're plumbing the depths of it, we should remember that there are other terrible drugs out there killing people and making lives worse. Cocaine is a big problem as well, and it kills a...

Drugs of all varieties are very interesting from a biochemical standpoint, as they produce an incredible array of physiological effects. These effects are due to the shape of each molecule, which determines the cellular components they...

Learn about the bizarre and often dangerous medical treatments used in America up until the 20th century.

As our understanding of the consequences of drug abuse has improved, so America’s relationship with drugs has changed. From Nixon to Trump, the so-called 'War on Drugs' has cost the US government billions – but will there ever be an end...

Teens giving their opinions on drugs.



Intended to provoke classroom debate, these clips show teens talking about drugs. You might not agree with everything

they say!

What drugs would your students be able to get...

This video provides an overview of stimulant and depressant drugs, explaining their effects on the body and how they interact with the nervous system. It explores common examples of these drugs, such as caffeine, cocaine, alcohol, and...

It lists the commonly abused drugs and alcohols, their chemical compositions and physiological effects.

This program introduces young learners to the types, and differences between legal and illegal drugs. Students will learn that legal drugs, such as medicines are used to ease the symptoms of sickness, cure diseases, prevent and control...

Ecuador votes on allowing foreign military bases to return — a nation divided over crime, security, and sovereignty.

Crown attorneys made their closing arguments in a Winnipeg courtroom Tuesday in the drug-trafficking trial of Damion Ryan, an accused Hells Angel and Wolfpack gang member police once called "likely one of the most prolific organized...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of all American aid to Colombia, citing increased tensions and alleged failures in cooperation.

The move could have serious implications for regional stability, anti-drug...

Venezuela’s security forces arrested four individuals and seized 60 tons of drugs in a major bust in 2025, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in the region.