Searching for drug peace

Amid Canada’s escalating overdose crisis, Vancouver activist Dana Larsen wages a deeply personal and controversial campaign to end the War on Drugs. Through acts of civil disobedience, Larsen operates a free drug checking service that saves lives—funded by storefronts that openly sell psychedelics and other prohibited substances. As public attention grows, scrutiny from authorities intensifies, bringing raids, shutdowns, and mounting personal stakes. A portrait emerges of a man pushing the boundaries of the law in pursuit of a more compassionate approach to drug policy, capturing a moment of urgent tension at the centre of a national crisis.