Drug use in the UK is on the rise. But the people taking them are older, and more middle class than ever. And they’re taking them at home, swapping all-night raves for nights on the sofa. But is this really an accurate picture of the changing British attitudes towards drug use?

The tobacco industry was the best-performing industry in the US throughout the 20th and early-21st centuries. Weed is already a $1.53 billion business, and now it's been legalised in certain states, will the tobacco industry see its profits getting high on pot, too?

Does smoking more weed mean drinking less beer? With the legalisation of recreational marijuana in two states, Washington and Colorado, how will the arrival of a new drug affect sales of beer? And which brands will benefit the most?

Lonely stoners can now get dates with app High There! The Tinder-esque app ensures that the next person you’re matched with won’t be disapproving of your pot-smoking habits. It's designed for smokers to find like-minded potheads for a hook-up, smoke-up or maybe even love.

Clubs and pubs in the UK are closing, and young people are drinking less than ever. A lack of money, advances in technology and a need for exclusivity have changed the party scene. But has staying in really become the new going out?

People are under increasing pressure to be the best versions of themselves they can be: to eat healthily, spend carefully, live ethically and achieve, achieve, achieve. But as the pressure increases, so does the need to let off steam.

Push for a pizza, swipe for a cleaner and tap for a taxi. The rise of apps like Uber is facilitating the culture of ‘I want it, and I want it now’. For digital-savvy city-dwellers from London to Beijing, everything you need – from your dinner to a ride home – is just an app away.

Aimed at parties and corporate functions, Boston-based Drizly aims to deliver alcohol to your doorstep in under 40 minutes. After receiving £2.5 million in funding, and with a host of competitors across the US emerging, the race towards delivering 'on demand' alcohol is on.