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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.
Patient Perspective on Psychedelic Therapy - Q and A
A personal Q&A from two patients of psychedelic therapy: Psilocybin for depression – Michael Bourne Michael Bourne is a 57-year-old...
Drug Science
Oct 5, 20212 min read
Ayahuasca Research with Dr Simon Ruffell
What Is Ayahuasca? The word ayahuasca is derived from the phrase “vine of the dead”, or “vine of the soul” in Quechuan languages –...
Drug Science
Sep 27, 20217 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
Are Psychedelics Legal in the Netherlands?
Psychedelic drugs in the Netherlands In the Netherlands, it’s not difficult to find a shop selling psychedelic drugs – magic truffles,...
Drug Science
Aug 23, 20213 min read
The Future of Psychedelics
What does the future of psychedelics look like? In this Drug Science webinar, Sarah Hashkes, breaks down the key factors which will...
Drug Science
Aug 9, 20213 min read
Legalising Psychedelics
There is no defined road to legalising psychedelics, but there are many options available. Ismail Lourido Ali, of MAPS, discusses the...
Drug Science
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Women in Psychedelic Science - Part 4
This is the full recording of our 4th Women in Psychedelic Science event, hosted in June. Featuring experts working at the cutting edge...
Drug Science
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Interview with David Nutt and Jan Ramaekers
Prof David Nutt and Prof Jan Ramaekers discuss some of the biggest questions in Drug Science in this interview for the European...
Drug Science
Jun 14, 20211 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
Psychedelics and the Brain - In My Professional Opinion
In this Drug Science webinar, expert Neuropsychopharmacologist Professor David Nutt explains how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin,...
Drug Science
May 24, 20212 min read
Psychedelics and Nature Connection - In My Professional Opinion
There appears to be a growing disconnection between humans and their natural environments which has been linked to poor mental health and...
Drug Science
May 17, 20212 min read
Ethical Implications of Psychedelics
The use of therapy assisted by psychedelics like psilocybin looks set to change the face of mental health care. But evidence from...
Drug Science
May 10, 20211 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
Psychological Support in Psilocybin Therapy - In My Professional Opinion
What is the role of psychological support in psychedelic treatments? In this webinar, Dr Sara Tai will explain why it is essential that...
Drug Science
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Women in Psychedelic Science - Part 3
The Contradictions of Ketamine: results from a new clinical trial treating alcohol use disorder – Prof Celia Morgan Celia Morgan is a...
Drug Science
Mar 29, 20212 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
What psilocybin taught me about living and dying
Written by Dr Lauren Macdonald (Integrative Medicine Specialist and Psychiatry Doctor) Underneath my eye mask the colours and geometric...
Dr Lauren Macdonald
Jan 29, 20218 min read
Women in Psychedelic Science - Part 2
This is the second Women in Psychedelic Science symposium to showcase the ground-breaking and outstanding work of women in psychedelics....
Drug Science
Jan 22, 20211 min read
In My Professional Opinion - Healing Sexual Trauma with Entheogens and Psychedelics
Laura Mae Northrup – Healing Sexual Trauma with Entheogens & Psychedelics: Understanding Sexual Violence through a spiritual and...
Drug Science
Jan 21, 20211 min read
2019: A year of expansion in psychedelic research, industry, and deregulation
Authors: Jacob S Aday, Emily K Bloesch, Christopher C Davoli Published: November 25, 2020 Public and scientific interest into psychedelic...
Jacob S Aday, Emily K Bloesch and more
Nov 26, 20202 min read
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