drugs

LA's Own 'United Nations of Marijuana'

Jeff Neumann · 04/20/10 04:58AM

Californians keep coming up with ridiculous schemes to attract tourists. Dennis Peron, a "hero to the marijuana movement," is trying to open a weed-friendly hotel, or "pot-tel" in Koreatown's famed Hotel Normandie. Tonight is the grand opening.

What is Heroin, Alex?

Matt Toder · 04/14/10 12:53PM

On last night's Jeopardy!, more than biographical tidbits were revealed when Alex Trebek asked a forensic scientist about his job. The guy works with illicit drugs mostly, and apparently, Alex has some experience in that area.

The Medicinal Potential of Hallucinogenic Drugs: An Assessment

Hamilton Nolan · 04/12/10 09:08AM

The whole hallucinogens-as-medicine thing is back! Scientist are conducting very strict scientific tests on psychedelic drugs as a treatment for depression. Allow us to save the doctors some trouble. We present our own research findings on this important topic below.

Don't Sell Cocaine on the Internet

Jeff Neumann · 04/09/10 04:32AM

Need an example of why selling coke on Craigslist is a really bad idea? Just ask Brooklyn personal trainer Kinrod Priester, who was previously a 14-year guest of the New York State Department of Correctional Services. [NYP, image]

Freak-out at Logan Airport

Etan Berkowitz · 04/08/10 12:49PM

Never take acid before going on a flight, kids. This girl thought it would be a good idea to freak out in the most public space, the food court, and then repeatedly ask to call her parents.

Michael Douglas' Son Was Probably Destined for the Drug Life

John Cook · 04/07/10 02:57PM

Cameron Douglas, Michael Douglas' wayward son, is due to be sentenced for dealing meth next week, and a host of well-wishers—including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Pat Riley—have written to his judge explaining just how hard his life has been.

Brooklyn Restaurants’ Secret Menu Offering: Weed

Jeff Neumann · 04/07/10 05:54AM

Police have shut down six businesses for allegedly selling weed through their back doors and even over the counter. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said of the Chris Restaurant in Crown Heights: "At lunch it turned into a veritable pot-luck event."