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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.
Leading doctors and scientists call for UK paediatricians to recognise the value of medical cannabis for childhood epilepsy
The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) recently produced new guidance on the prescription of cannabis medicines for children...
Kate Thorpe
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Medical Cannabis for Epilepsy - Research Summary and Recommendations
Two Years of Research Drug Science research, conducted over the past two years and in close collaboration with the affected families,...
Drug Science
Nov 11, 20214 min read
3 Years Since the UK Legalised Medical Cannabis, and Only 3 NHS Prescriptions
Medical Cannabis is Legal in the UK? Medical Cannabis is legal in the United Kingdom, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was...
Drug Science
Nov 4, 202115 min read
Working in Drug Science
In this webinar, you will learn about the medicalisation of both psychedelics and cannabis, from two of the biggest experts in these...
Drug Science
Oct 15, 20214 min read
Project Twenty21 - September Update
Get Project Twenty21 Updates via Email Last month saw Drug Science’s festival debut as we took up a stand alongside our medical cannabis...
Drug Science
Sep 14, 20213 min read
Students “End the Stigma” around medical cannabis this Freshers Week and improve access for young patients
Order Printed Materials Print at Home Materials As UK students look forward to an ‘in person’ Freshers Week this September, the research...
Drug Science
Aug 26, 20216 min read
“We're asking for quality of life for our children” - Medical cannabis and epilepsy in the UK: A qualitative analysis of the carers’ perspective
Authors Anne Katrin Schlag, Rayyan Zafar, David Nutt Published August 24, 2021 Despite the legalisation of cannabis based medicinal...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Project Twenty21 - August Update
Get Project Twenty21 Updates via Email It’s been another busy month at Project Twenty21, with new patient numbers continuing to grow...
Drug Science
Aug 10, 20214 min read
Developing a Model for a Legal Cannabis Market in the UK
Authors: Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Michael J Pascoe, Fiona M Chapman, Andrew D Westwell, Mathew Hoskins, Jacob Barrow, Ben...
Edward James, Thomas Robertshaw and more
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Project Twenty21 - July Update
In this update, find out what GPs think about medical cannabis as we celebrate 1000 patients joining Project Twenty21. We share updates...
Drug Science
Jul 13, 20214 min read
Project Twenty21 - June Update
In this update, we reveal a new clinical analysis of epilepsy T21 epilepsy patients and share the latest data and patient stories from...
Drug Science
Jun 9, 20213 min read
Drug Science research predicts 96% response rate for epileptic children treated with medical cannabis
Authors Rayyan Zafar, Anne Katrin Schlag, Larry Phillips, David Nutt Published N/A Despite medical cannabis being legalised in 2018...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
May 26, 20215 min read
Project Twenty21 - May Update
In this update, we reveal the first paper to be published from Project Twenty21! We also share the latest data and patient experiences,...
Drug Science
May 12, 20213 min read
Medical Cannabis improves Quality of Life by over 50% - Preliminary Results from Project Twenty21
Authors C. Sakal, M. Lynskey, A. K. Schlag, D. J. Nutt Published May 11, 2021 We’re delighted to announce the first findings from Project...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
May 11, 20215 min read
Building a Career in Drug Science
After hearing feedback about challenges finding career opportunities from the Drug Science Student Society, this webinar provides insight...
Drug Science
May 6, 20213 min read
Medical Cannabis Improves Patients’ Quality of Life More Than Any Other Treatment For Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Authors David J. Nutt, Lawrence D. Phillips, Michael P. Barnes, Brigitta Brander, Helen Valerie Curran, Alan Fayaz, David P. Finn, Tina...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Apr 14, 20214 min read
Project Twenty21 - April Update
In this update, we reveal the latest data and patient experiences with Project Twenty21, and reveal some exciting news from NICE. We also...
Drug Science
Apr 13, 20214 min read
Can a ‘double standard’ in paediatric medicine provide a framework to restructure repressive medical
By Rayyan Zafar an Honorary Research Assistant for Drug Science Can a ‘double standard’ in paediatric medicine provide a framework to...
Rayyan Zafar
Apr 1, 20216 min read
Charlie Hughes’ family drop their court case against NICE
We are greatly encouraged by the news that NICE updated their guidelines around medical cannabis for children with severe epilepsy. The...
Drug Science
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Project Twenty21 - March Update
In this update, we reveal the latest data and patient feedback from Project Twenty21, and answer some common questions from patients. We...
Drug Science
Mar 12, 20213 min read
Medical cannabis dependence: A critical review of issues and evidence
Authors: Anne K Schlag, Chandni Hindocha, Rayyan Zafar, David J Nutt, H Valerie Curran Published: February 17, 2021 This Drug Science...
Dr Anne Schlag, Professor David Nutt and more
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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