‘Why people take drugs’ explored in Norfolk art show

This article was first published by BBC News.

‘Why do we take drugs’ has become the theme of a new art exhibition at a museum for the next six months.

The show is set to explore how people consume narcotics across the world at the Sainsbury Centre, in Norfolk, from Saturday to 27 April, 2025.

From alcohol and caffeine to ayahuasca and heroin, the exhibition will delve into drug cultures around the globe and highlight the impact it can have on society.

Jago Cooper, director for visual art at the centre, said: “I think museums need to help people answer the most important questions in our society and taking drugs is a fundamental one.”

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