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Oct 2024
22m 40s

Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

THE TIMES
About this episode

The One Direction star is alleged to have died with a substance known as ‘pink cocaine’ in his system. This popular, dangerous high could mark a new phase in the world of drugs. So what is it?

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Host: Luke Jones.

Guest: Kate Spicer, Writer, The Times. Substack: https://katespicer.substack.com/

Clips: E! News, Virgin Radio, ABC7 News.


Further reading: Liam Payne, drugs and the rise of pink cocaine.




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