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Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A Peruvian woman was arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle $70,000 worth of cocaine and ecstasy hidden in her underwear and a sex toy, after being stopped by customs officials. She revealed she was paid $19,000 by someone she met on the dark web to carry the drugs into Indonesia, where drug trafficking carries severe penalties, including the potential for the death penalty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A Canadian study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that individuals who visit the ER for psychedelic use, such as LSD and ecstasy, have a 3.5-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia compared to the general population. The study tracked over 9.2 million people in Ontario and noted that 4% of those with hallucinogen-related ER visits were diagnosed with schizophrenia within three years. While the study highlights a significant association, it does not establish a causal link, and researchers caution against psychedelic use, especially for those with a predisposition to psychosis.