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At Drug Science we like to cover different topics relating to drugs. These topics cover the many different ways that psychoactive substances have an impact on our culture and society.
Perceived barriers to access to hepatitis C for people who inject drugs in Morocco: A qualitative explorative study
Worldwide, approximately there are 15.6 million people who inject drugs. Recently, a rising prevalence of hepatitis C virus among the people
Zakaria Belrhiti and Fatima Zohra Serghini
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Could classic psychedelics influence immigrants’ acculturation process? A narrative review contemplating how
Rising international migration, paired with increasing public support for far-right political parties, poses a growing challenge to the coun
Benjamin Korman
Jul 31, 20231 min read
A phenomenological analysis of Fellini's films to understand the effect of LSD therapy on his creativity
Since its discovery in 1943, LSD has been used by artists, scientists, and intellectuals, amongst others, to stimulate their creative insigh
Antonio Metastasio, Silvio Mignogna, and more
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Impact of the introduction of medical cannabis in the UK on risk perception and recreational use of cannabis: A longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis
Cannabis was rescheduled in the UK in November 2018 so that it can now be prescribed as a treatment for certain medical conditions.
Jon Waldron, Meryem Grabski, and more
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Minorities’ diminished psychedelic returns
Although there is a growing support for the use of psychedelics to improve the health of marginalized groups, there are some critical gaps.
Sean Viña and Amanda Stephens
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Italian psychedelic therapies of the past century: An historical overview
In recent years, the historical record of psychedelic therapy in Europe and the Americas has undergone considerable revision.
Adriana D’Arienzo and Giorgio Samorini
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Cost-effectiveness of psilocybin-assisted therapy for severe depression: exploratory findings from a decision analytic model
There is growing evidence to support the use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin for difficult-to-treat depression. This paper compares the c
Paul McCrone, Henry Fisher and more
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Medicinal cannabis for pain: Real-world data on three-month changes in symptoms and quality of life
Internationally, one of the most common conditions for which people seek medicinal cannabis (MC) is chronic pain. However, relatively little
Kylie O’Brien, Justin Beilby and more
May 25, 20232 min read
Does the co-use of cannabis exacerbate the effect of alcohol on the risk of crashing? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Does the co-use of cannabis exacerbate the effect of alcohol on the risk of crashing? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Michael White and Nicholas Burns
May 25, 20231 min read
ARC: a framework for access, reciprocity and conduct in psychedelic therapies
The field of psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) is growing at an unprecedented pace. The immense pressures this places on those working in t
Meg Spriggs, Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner and more
May 11, 20232 min read
Characteristics of and 3-month health outcomes for people seeking treatment with prescribed cannabis
Medicinal cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018 but there is limited information about characteristics of people seeking prescribed
Professor Michael Lynskey, Dr Anne Schlag and more
May 5, 20232 min read
A roadmap for psychedelic pharmacy in Canada
The unprecedented progress in the science and clinical investigation of psychedelic medicine will require those in healthcare leadership and
Jaden Brandt
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Decriminalisation of drug possession in Oregon: Analysis and early lessons
In November 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, a ballot initiative that decriminalized possession of small quantities of all drugs an
Kellen Russoniello, Sheila Vakharia and more
Apr 11, 20231 min read
The use of chlordiazepoxide for outpatient gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) detoxification: An observational study
Various detoxification regimens are used for gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), including diazepam, barbiturates, ba
Alfred Balston, Kuljit Hunjan and more
Apr 6, 20232 min read
Medication sparing after medical cannabis initiation: A case study of a chronic pain patient in T21
Authors Peter Sunderland, David J Nutt, and Anne Katrin Schlag Published March 14th, 2023 Prescribed cannabinoids are legal in the UK and...
Peter Sunderland, Professor David Nutt and more
Mar 14, 20232 min read
The United Kingdom's Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. Where are we now?
Authors Christopher Humphries Published November 14th, 2022 This narrative review describes the background to the introduction of the UK...
Christopher Humphries
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Examining the gender dimension in the non-medical use of over the counter and prescription only medication
There is concern regarding gender differences in problematic non-medical over the counter (OTC) and/or prescription only medication (POM) us
Rosalind Gittins, Joseph Tay Wee Teck, and more
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Psychedelic use predicts objective knowledge about climate change via increases in nature relatedness
Author Christina Sagioglou, Matthias Forstmann Published October 2, 2022 Abstract Lifetime psychedelic substance use has previously been...
Christina Sagioglou and Matthias Forstmann
Oct 2, 20221 min read
A comparative study of the harms of nitrous oxide and poppers using the MCDA approach
Author Plinio M Ferreira, Adam R Winstock, Anne Katrin Schlag, Brigitta Brandner, David Nutt, Graeme Henderson, Ian Miller, Jan Van...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Sep 23, 20222 min read
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the use of psilocybin by veterans with symptoms of trauma
Author FL Smith, JC Neill and V Wainwright Published September 7, 2022 Abstract Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing symptoms...
FL Smith, JC Neill and more
Sep 7, 20221 min read
How to read a paper on the short-term impairing effects of cannabis: A selective and critical review of the literature
Author Michael A White, Nicholas R Burns Published August 15, 2022 Abstract The prosecution of cannabis-presence driving offences (in the...
Michael White and Nicholas Burns
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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