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 15: 15. Veterans & Psychedelics part 1 – Heroic Hearts Foundation with Jesse Gould & Keith Abraham
A US and a UK veteran, who were deployed in Afghanistan, recount the trauma they suffered as a result of war and their fascinating journey to heal these wounds.
episode 14: 14. Mescaline with Mike Jay
The San Pedro and Peyote cactus have been used by some Native American communities to heal and grant great insight. Now, the relatively new concept of prohibition forbids this
episode 13: 13. The Vape Debate with Gerry Stimson
Is vaping bad for you? How does it compare with smoking cigarettes? And is it harm reduction or causing a spike in young people using nicotine?
episode 12: 12. Ayahuasca with Dr Simon Ruffell
Ayahuasca tourism is on the rise. How can we preserve indigenous shamanic culture whilst utilising this substance for western therapy?
episode 11: 11. Policing Drugs – Undercover with Neil Woods
How did Neil infiltrate Britain's most dangerous drug gangs? Having fought the war on drugs on the front line, what lessens did he learn? & how do we move forward?
episode 10: 10. MDMA-Assisted Therapy with Dr Ben Sessa & Chris Trudgian
MDMA became mainstream in the early 90s rave scene, but could it be more than just a club drug? Dr Ben Sessa was the first doctor to administer MDMA assisted therapy in the 21st century and Christopher Trudgian was one of his very first patients.
episode 9: 9. Global Drug Trends with Professor Adam Winstock
Drugs are becoming more commonplace in our society than ever. Despite this, we still know surprisingly little about people’s drug use…until now.
episode 8: 8. Medical Cannabis, Mum & Me with Lucy and Kate Stafford
Ehlers Danlos patient and Medical Cannabis advocate - Lucy Stafford joins Professor Nutt to give a detailed account of her journey to obtain medical cannabis in the UK.
episode 7: 7. Ethnopharmacology with Dr Dennis McKenna
Mushrooms, ayahuasca and the future of the psychedelic renaissance. Legendary ethnopharmacologist Dennis McKenna sits down with the Prof to discuss his love of botany.
episode 6: 6. Psychedelics Live Show: Part 2
Today we dive into microdosing & see how psychedelics can save the planet