“Misleading articles can increase stigma against people who use drugs, skew the public’s understanding of the issue, inspire bad-faith policy and make it more difficult for other journalists to gain
Manisha Krishnan is a journalist at VICE News. She specializes in reporting on North American drug policy, police brutality, and gender-based violence, with a particular focus on the opioid crisis and cannabis legalization, emphasizing the experiences of drug users and holding politicians accountable. Manisha's work has been featured in notable publications such as Salon Media Group, Inc., Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail.