There are almost two million people illicitly self-medicating for chronic pain in the UK – a 65-year-old pensioner, who’s suffered from migraines for 40 years, is one of them.
We explore the reality of a character called Vincent van Dope, the drug dealer alter-ego of someone who has made enough money to turn his life around.
Microdosing psychedelics: Making life happier?
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People who microdose report minimal effects from these substances yet claim a range of long-term general health and wellbeing benefits.
A Clockwork Clown: Sex and violence on screen.
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From Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange to Joker, why is the media so squeamish about violence in the cinema?
What is so attractive about CBD products?
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We examine the rising health trend of CBD-infused products and why they’re moving into the mainstream market.
Cannabis crisis, or let the good times roll?
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If you are struggling with symptoms of psychosis, there are many organisations that can help.
Raving with sobriety
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How the rise of sober raves is becoming a safe haven for recovered drug addicts.
Care worker by day, drug dealer by night
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Artefact meets an apprentice care worker who is paid so little, he has turned to drug dealing to make ends meet.
Drone Music Therapy
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Cypriot-born drone musician, Zeyn Mroueh talks about his music and adjusting to life on his own in London.
The venues keeping London's nightlife alive
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Artefact visits two venues that are fighting to keep subcultures alive, giving London’s artists space and freedom to play the music they love.