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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.
Drug Science
Nov 5, 20205 min read
Putting UK Drug Policy into Focus
Commentary on the short film ‘Putting UK Drug Policy into Focus’ and reflections on the morality of a criminal justice approach to drugs...
Drug Science
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Women in Psychedelic Science
On October 13th 2020, the MPWG hosted its first symposium entitled ‘Women in Psychedelic Science’, showcasing the ground-breaking and...
Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt
Oct 2, 20205 min read
New Zealand Cannabis Referendum 2020
By Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt On October 17th 2020, New Zealanders will be given the opportunity to change the way...
Professor David Nutt
Jan 6, 20202 min read
Groundhog decade not brave new world
Author: David J Nutt Published: January 6, 2020 Foreword by Professor David Nutt – “I was removed from my position as Chief Advisor of...
Drug Science
Dec 2, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt - Centre for Crime and Justice Studies talk
This event was held ten years to the day that Professor David Nutt was fired from his role as chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse...
Richard Garside
Oct 5, 20193 min read
Looking back on the establishment of Drug Science
I first came across David Nutt in July 2007, when he spoke at a conference called ‘Criminal Justice and Social Justice’, which the Centre...
Drug Science
Sep 11, 20192 min read
Medical Cannabis Education
Drug Science is asked frequently about medical cannabis – what it is, what it can be used for, who can prescribe it and how to regulate...
Drug Science
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Practical Approach To Prescribing Medical Cannabis
Dr Kishan Mahabir provides a practical approach to prescribing medical cannabis based on his experience in Canada. #medicalcannabis
Drug Science
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Medical Cannabis Essentials
Understanding Cannabis and Medical Cannabis, overview of experiences in Canada. Dr. Blue currently holds medical licenses in Michigan and...
Professor David Nutt
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: The Roots of Cannabis Policy Change
The Roots of Cannabis Policy Change David’s talk will explore the basis of cannabis being a controlled drug with a focus on the political...
Professor David Nutt
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: Banning psychedelics - the worst censorship of scientific research ever?
Professor David Nutt explores how psychedelics have been useful for scientists and how their banning has impacted scientific research....
Drug Science
May 15, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: The New Psychedelic Revolution
Oxford Psychedelic Society and Oxford Psychology Society hosted a special lecture by Prof. David Nutt followed by an extensive one-hour...
Drug Science
Mar 27, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: Why It's Time To Change The Drug Laws - To Improve Treatment and Research
‘Why It’s Time To Change The Drug Laws – To Improve Treatment and Research’ with Prof. David Nutt. Filmed at Cambridge Skeptics on...
Drug Science
Feb 2, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: Royal College of Psychiatrists President's Lecture
On 1 November 2018 cannabis products changed in legal status from a controlled drug without medical use to a Schedule 2 medicine has...
Professor David Nutt
Jan 12, 20191 min read
Professor David Nutt: 'Not all in the mind' public lecture
The University of Manchester in association with the British Association for Psychopharmacology were proud to welcome Professor David...
Professor David Nutt
Sep 3, 20181 min read
South Africa decriminalises personal possession of cannabis
Prof David Nutt spent 10 days providing evidence to the South African courts in 2017 – he reflects on South Africa’s positive decision to...
Professor David Nutt
Jul 13, 20151 min read
Professor David Nutt: Throwing the Baby Out With the Bath Water: Irrational Drug Laws and Medical Research
Filmed at Breaking Convention: 3rd International Conference on Psychedelic Consciousness, 10-12th July, 2015 Links within video:...
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