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.
https://drugscience.org.uk/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 10 hours 16 minutes
episode 45: 45. Psycholytic therapy with MDMA and LSD with Dr Peter Gasser
Dr Peter Gasser is one of the 15-20 Swiss psychiatrists that are legally allowed to prescribe LSD/MDMA-assisted psychotherapy outside of clinical research.
episode 44: 44. Ibogaine with Professor Deborah Mash
This week on the Drug Science podcast, Professor Deborah Mash tells us about Ibogaine. A hallucinogenic compound derived from the roots of a West African shrub, sometimes used as a treatment for heroin or cocaine addiction.
episode 43: 43. Opium, Caffeine and Mescaline with Michael Pollan
In this episode of the podcast, world-renowned author Michael Pollan explains the fascinating world of Opium, Caffeine and Mescaline from a gardener’s perspective.
episode 42: 42. Alternatives to Prohibition with Sheila Vakharia and Alex Stevens
The Decriminalization of drugs in the US and the UK... Have both countries’ drug policies arisen from colonialism and social class hierarchy? What are the consequences of the policies that can be witnessed today? Are there any reasons for drug criminalisa
episode 41: 41. Couples counselling and MDMA with Annie and Michael Mithoefer
This week’s episode features “The Mithoefers” - Annie and Michael Mithoefer - the pioneers of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
episode 40: 40. Recovery from the SAS with Ollie Ollerton
Today’s episode features Ollie Ollerton, a former UK Special Forces soldier and directing staff of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins. Tune into this week’s episode to listen about the intimate details of serving in the Special Forces, the impact this might
episode 39: 39. Underground Psychotherapy with Friederike Meckel Fischer
How can you study yourself? How to deal with problems buried deep inside of us? In this week’s episode Dr Meckel Fischer and Professor Nutt hope to answer these puzzling questions!
episode 38: 38. Drug Markets with Julia Buxton
Tune into this week’s episode to find out about how drug policies that are older than the Internet, Thatcherism and HIV treatment contribute to inequalities arising between different countries and genders.
episode 37: 37. MAPS with Rick Doblin
Richard ‘Rick’ Doblin is the founder and director of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - a non-profit research organisation established in 1986.
episode 36: 36. Psychedelic Renaissance with Amanda Feilding
Today’s episode features Amanda Feilding, Countess of Wemyss and March, founder of the Beckley Foundation, which directs and supports research into psychoactive substances and their effect on the brain and cognitive function.