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 11 hours 18 minutes
episode 26: 26. Synthetic Opioids with Bryce Pardo
The US fractured healthcare system created a crisis and then doubled its harms. This week, Bryce Pardo of the RAND Corporation joins Professor Nutt to talk about the US opioid crisis.
episode 25: 25. Psychedelics for Addiction with Professor Matt Johnson
Could a psychoactive drug help somebody to overcome their addiction to a different psychoactive drug? Researcher Matt Johnson from Johns Hopkins university seems to think so!
episode 24: 24. The War on Drugs with Johann Hari
The ‘war on drugs’ is a resounding failure. It has perpetuated racially motivated incarceration whilst counter productively increasing drug related harms. So how is it still a politically solid mantra, 50 years after its inception?
episode 23: 23. Neuropsychopharmacology with Joss Stone
In this special episode, the tables are turned and Professor David Nutt is interviewed by singer-songwriter and podcast host - Joss Stone about Neuropsychopharmacology.
episode 22: 22. Medical Psychedelics Working Group Q&A with Professor Jo Neill
Professor of Psychopharmacology - Jo Neill joins David Nutt to answer your unanswered questions from the launch our Medical Psychedelics Working Group
episode 21: 21. Drugs and consciousness with Professor Roland Griffiths
After a few decades of psychedelic research censorship, Professor Roland Griffiths broke the mould and bravely researched a topic that he himself was sceptical about. What he found…would begin the psychedelic renaissance.
episode 20: 20. Sex and drugs with Dr. Alex Dymock & Dr. Leah Moyle
The most stigmatised and taboo topics of this generation are sex or drugs, yet most people will do both of these things in their lifetime. But what about sex on drugs…
episode 19: 19. DMT with Chris Timmermann and Chloe Sakal
DMT can transport an individual to other worlds to speak with unknown entities and simulate near-death experiences. This experience can be so profound, that often the one undergoing the intoxication cannot communicate the sensation
episode 18: 18. Conservative Drug Policy Reform with Crispin Blunt MP
Drug legalisation is not usually characterised by conservative values. Crispin Blunt (Tory – MP) bucks that trend by taking a rational approach to drug policy.
episode 17: 17. Veterans & Psychedelics part 3 – From Shock to Awe with Mitch Schultz
Director of the ground-breaking documentaries ‘From Shock To Awe’ and ‘DMT: The Spirit Molecule’ joins Professor Nutt to discuss PTSD, Veterans, Suicide and Ayahuasca.