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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.
Do undergraduates’ views of psychedelics relate to the context for psychedelic use?
The increasing incidence of opioid dependence linked to the consumption of unwashed poppy seeds (UPSs) is an emerging public health concern.
The Australia story: Current status and future challenges for the clinical applications of psychedelics
The past decade has seen a huge increase in clinical research with psychedelic drugs and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
David J Nutt, Peter Hunt, Anne Katrin Schlag and Paul Fitzgerald
Dec 18, 20241 min read
How can we prepare psychiatry for a psychedelic future?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia recently made a groundbreaking decision to reschedule two drugs as treatments for ce
Drug Science
May 23, 20243 min read
Psilocybin shows promise in supporting symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Pioneering research highlights the potential for treating the symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Written by Eleanor...
Eleanor Taylor
Mar 18, 20247 min read
Psilocybin for Existential Distress
Read our latest report on why patients experiencing 'Existential Distress'
ought to be permitted access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherap
James Bunn
Dec 11, 20235 min read
Psilocybin for Existential Distress - the UK needs to show some compassion
Psilocybin has shown promise as a treatment for existential distress, a condition marked by feelings of hopelessness, despair, and a lack of
James Bunn
Jun 28, 20235 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
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
Legal psilocybin prescriptions in Canada
What is the Special Access Programme? On January 5th 2022, Health Canada amended the Food and Drug Regulations and the Narcotic Control...
Drug Science
Jul 28, 20223 min read
Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Topline Results from COMPASS Pathways Phase IIb Trial By Olivia Gorzynska In November 2021, COMPASS Pathways, a mental health care...
Olivia Gorzynska
Apr 29, 20224 min read
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1. Psilocybin History & Law
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Can psilocybin be safely administered under medical supervision? A systematic review of adverse event reporting in clinical trials
Authors Jeremy Roscoe, Olivia Lozy Published March 16, 2022 Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive chemical produced by various...
Jeremy Roscoe and Olivia Lozy
Mar 16, 20222 min read
Ask the experts: Psilocybin and MDMA Research
In this webinar, two of the world’s leading psychedelic research experts; Dr Ben Sessa and Dr Meg Spriggs, answer questions on the...
Drug Science
Sep 14, 20212 min read
The World's Biggest Placebo-Controlled Microdosing Study
In this Drug Science webinar, Dr Balázs Szigeti explains the current science of microdosing as he presents the results from his...
Drug Science
Jun 8, 20212 min read
YouGov Results - Is the UK Ready to Reschedule Psilocybin?
Summary Full Report Survey Data Does the UK support psilocybin research? Public perceptions of psilocybin-assisted therapy have been...
Drug Science
Jun 4, 20217 min read
Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Clinical Insights
Psilocybin for depression is one of the most promising applications of psychedelic therapy. In particular, psilocybin therapy is being...
Drug Science
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Patient Perspective
Clinical trials are currently investigating psilocybin therapy, as a treatment for depression at research centres around the world. This...
Drug Science
Mar 4, 20212 min read
Psychedelic Microdosing - Just a Placebo Effect?
Authors: Balázs Szigeti, Laura Kartner, Allan Blemings, Fernando Rosas, Amanda Feilding, David J. Nutt, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, David...
Balázs Szigeti, Professor David Nutt and more
Mar 2, 20212 min read
2020 - The Year Of The Mushroom
By Dr Hannah Thurgur an Honorary Research Assistant for Drug Science As we welcome in the new year, Drug Science reflects on the year of...
Dr Hannah Thurgur
Feb 1, 20218 min read
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