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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

Policy

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

MPWG

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

Law

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

DSPL

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...

Professor David Nutt - Centre for Crime and Justice Studies talk

Drug Science

Dec 2, 20191 min read

David Nutt

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...

Looking back on the establishment of Drug Science

Richard Garside

Oct 5, 20193 min read

Guest authors

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

Students

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...

Practical Approach To Prescribing Medical Cannabis

Drug Science

Sep 9, 20191 min read

MCWG

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

MCWG

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

David Nutt

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

David Nutt

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....

Professor David Nutt: The New Psychedelic Revolution

Drug Science

May 15, 20191 min read

David Nutt

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...

Professor David Nutt: Why It's Time To Change The Drug Laws - To Improve Treatment and Research

Drug Science

Mar 27, 20191 min read

Law

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...

Professor David Nutt: Royal College of Psychiatrists President's Lecture

Drug Science

Feb 2, 20191 min read

David Nutt

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

Science

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...

South Africa decriminalises personal possession of cannabis

Professor David Nutt

Sep 3, 20181 min read

David Nutt

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

Videos

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:...