Professor David Nutt has spent a career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. The scientific evidence still challenges perceived wisdom on drugs and for that reason can appear to be contentious. In this podcast, the Professor explores the actual harms and potential benefits of various drugs, challenging myths surrounding classification and legislation, and exploring the societal impact of poorly informed drug policy. Using evidence in public policy should not be controversial. A podcast for anyone interested in understanding the scientific truth about drugs, free from political or moral concern.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 10 hours 16 minutes
episode 65: 65. Addiction, Rats and Nazi Germany with Professor Bruce Alexander
Professor Alexander conducted a series of experiments on drug addiction known as the Rat Park experiments. Which brought into light the true complexity of addiction and the influence of our environment on how we use drugs and how they affect us.
episode 64: 64. Autism with Melanie Sykes
This week, Melanie Sykes joins Dave to talk about medical cannabis but also how an autism diagnosis at 51 can change your life!
episode 63: 63. Indigenous Wisdom with Mark Plotkin
This week’s episode features yet another great speaker at the ESPD55 conference Mark Plotkin, an ethnobotanist, advocate for tropical forest conservation and the host of Plants of the Gods podcast.
episode 62: 62. Blood of the cocaine war with Wade Davis
Anthropological Ethnobotanist - Wade Davis educates Dave about the true culture of a country known for its drug cartels and cocaine trafficking - Colombia.
episode 61: 61. Ethnopharmacology Part 2 with Dr Dennis McKenna
Dennis McKenna is BACK on the Drug Science Podcast to discuss all things Ethnobotanical! Join Dave and Dennis as they delve into psychedelic conservation.
episode 60: 60. Ketamine, Cannabis and Alcohol with Prof Celia Morgan
What do Ketamine, Alcohol and Cannabis all have in common...not much, other than they are all up for discussion in this episode of the Drug Science Podcast!
episode 59: 59. How to become a psychedelic therapist with Dr Rosalind Watts
Dr Rosalind Watts is one of the most prominent clinical psychologists in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. In today's episode of the podcast, Dr Watts will explain exactly how she managed to be at the epicentre of UK psychedelic research.
episode 58: 58. The Black Review with Dame Carol Black
This week’s episode features Professor Dame Carol Black the author of the 2019 Review of Drugs for the British Government.
episode 57: 57. British vs US Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann
How does UK and US drug policy compare? This week’s episode features Ethan Nadelmann, founder of Drug Policy Alliance, the largest harm reduction organisation in the world, working to end the War on Drugs and implement sensible drug policies around the wo
episode 56: 56. Microdosing Psychedelics with Dr James Fadiman
Dr James (Jim) Fadiman is a pioneer of the microdosing scene. Bringing the science of microdosing to the masses in his seminal work - The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide.