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Liam Payne and the rise of pink cocaine

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?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:<a href="http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory</a>. Host: Luke Jones.Guest: Kate Spicer, Writer, The Times. Substack: <a href="https://katespicer.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://katespicer.substack.com/</a>Clips: E! News, Virgin Radio, ABC7 News. Further reading: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/pink-cocaine-party-drug-liam-payne-addiction-dangers-fh50902xg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liam Payne, drugs and the rise of pink cocaine</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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