Cannabis use among older Americans is becoming less taboo – with many turning to the drug to manage pain, ameliorate anxiety, or simply unwind after a long day. Use is up among this cohort, thanks in part to brands offering easily accessible products with reliable dosing.

Meditation and yoga have long been popular, and even more so during the pandemic as people seek ritual and control. A survey has found that people are also increasingly taking psychedelic drugs for mental health needs, showing how faith in alternative solutions isn’t slowing down.

In an increasingly sleep-deprived world, hotels are getting innovative to help travellers improve the quality of their shut-eye. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched a medical-grade accommodation package that has been specifically designed with guests’ optimal slumber in mind.

Following the company’s debut in December 2020 with $50 hand-rolled joints, Monogram, the luxury cannabis brand launched by Jay-Z, has unveiled an awareness campaign that seeks to call attention to the hypocrisy inherent in the drug policies and regulations across the US.