This Week in Drugs

This Week in Drugs


Latest Episodes

News: Big Alcohol, Recovery, and Shifting MDMA Demographics [#120]
November 06, 2017

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on some big changes for the marijuana industry, including a New Jersey court ruling, and the maker of Corona beer pouring millions into a Canadian cannab...

Discussion: New Zealand Cannabis Referendum
November 01, 2017

Ross Bell, Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, joins Sarah to discuss what a cannabis referendum means for New Zealand. They discuss what exactly a referendum is, how legalization would impact New Zealanders,

News: Halloween Candy, Genetic Testing, and Drugs [#119]
October 30, 2017

Sam and Sarah discuss the week’s biggest stories about drugs and drug policy. This week they focus on Halloween candy concerns, genetic testing and nootropics, and much more! News Updates: Wines Are No Longer Free to Travel Across State Lines Marijuana...

Discussion: Overdose Prevention Ottawa
October 26, 2017

Sarah chats with Marilou Gagnon, a volunteer with Overdose Prevention Ottawa, President of the Harm Reduction Nurses’ Association, and an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Sponsor: Sponsor Us Call to Action: Educate yourself about the co...

News: Drug Czar Controversies, Overdoses in Wisconsin, and the NFL Taking on Criminal Justice Reform [#118]
October 23, 2017

Sarah and Sam discuss the controversies surrounding the United States drug czar, overdoses among political figures in Wisconsin, the NFL’s action on criminal justice reform, and much more. Turn on, tune in, and TWiD out!

News: Philippines Crackdown Reorganized, US Prison Labor Unmasked [#117]
October 16, 2017

This week, Sam and Sarah take a break from the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reform Conference to talk about the latest news and some big questions: Will Phoenix, Arizona police who forced a man to eat marijuana end up costing their city millions?

News: Gorilla Glue, Driverless Cars, and Drugs [#116]
October 08, 2017

This week Sam and Sarah cover everything from driverless cars to Gorilla Glue. They also discuss a few opioid-related events coming up in the next few weeks. So turn on, tune in, TWiD out, and enjoy the week’s biggest news about drugs and drug policy!

Discussion: Dr. Sheila Vakharia on Reform 2017 (Season 5 Premiere)
October 04, 2017

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! This week, Sarah talks about the upcoming Reform Conference with Dr. Sheila Vakharia, Policy Manager at the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance.

Season 5 News Premiere [#115]
October 01, 2017

This Week in Drugs is back for Season Five with a few surprises! Chris Harris, another alumnus of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, joined the team as the show’s producer after Rachelle and Tyler departed.

September 24 Weekly News [#114]
September 24, 2017

Sarah and Sam cover the biggest drug policy news of the week! News Updates: Prince William discusses ‘massive question’ of legalising drugs DC Lawmaker Wants To Let People Get Medical Marijuana Without Doctor Approval Filipino protesters slam martial l...