The Drug Science Podcast
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The Drug Science Podcast
Professor David Nutt has spent a career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. The scientific evidence still challenges perceived wisdom on drugs and for that reason can appear to be contentious. In this podcast, the Professor explores the actual har...
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137. Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom with Dr Andy Letcher
In this episode of the Drug Science podcast, we speak to Dr Andy Letcher, a religious scholar and author of the book Shroom: the Cultural History of t...
136. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology with Jenny Chapman and Dr Stephen Naulls
Tune into the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, where we talk to Jenny Chapman and Dr. Stephen Naulls, researchers at the Parliamentary Offi...
135. Ethnomycology with Darren Le Baron
In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we speak with Darren Le Baron, an accomplished mycologist and educator. He discusses how his hardships fr...
134. Tribe with Bruce Parry
Join us in this episode as we speak to Bruce Parry, the creator and star of the BBC series Tribe With Bruce Parry. He explains his sharp career change...
133. Psychedelic Ethics with Dr Edward Jacobs and Sam Bloomfield
In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we speak with Sam Bloomfield, founder of PsyEdu, and Dr. Eddie Jacobs, the first person to complete a doc...
132. The Fellowship of the River with Dr Joe Tafur
In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we meet with Dr. Joe Tafur, MD, an integrative Family Physician, curandero, author and speaker. He discus...
131. Scientists, Poets and Dissidents with Mike Jay
In this episode of the drug science Podcast, we meet with Mike Jay, author and 2024 Cheiron Book Prize winner who has written extensively on scientifi...
130. Psychedelics and Women's Health with Dr Grace Blest-Hopley
Join us in the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, where we talk with Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley, Director of Research for Heroic Hearts Project U...
129. Decolonising Plant Medicine with ICEERS
In this latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we talk with Natalia Rebollo and Jesús Alonso Olamendi of the International Center for Ethnobotani...
128. Former Doctor, Former Prisoner with Dr Tim Kerr
Tune in to the latest episode of the drug science podcast where David Nutt meets with Tim Kerr, a doctoral research student in Psychiatry at King’s Co...
127. Psychedelic Therapy in the UK with Dr Laurie Higbed and Dr Owain Winfield
Join us in the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast where David Nutt meets with Psychedelic psychotherapy experts Laurie Higbed and Owain Winfie...
126. The body keeps the score with Dr Bessel van der Kolk
In this episode, we meet with Bessel van Der kolk, a trauma based psychiatrist, author, researcher and educator. Since the 1970s his research has been...
125. The 5-HT hypothesis of depression with Prof Philip Cowen and Dr Sameer Jauhar
In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, David Nutt meets with psychopharmacologist Phil Cowen and Psychiatrist Sameer Jauhar to discuss the neur...
124. The power of Medicine with Josh Dugdale
In this episode of the Drug Science podcast, we speak with Josh Dugdale of the Wasing Estate, described as a "mindful aristocrat." He shares his exper...
123. Memory, Movies and Psychedelics with Prof Ravi Das
Prof Ravi Das is a leading expert in psychopharmacology and cognitive neuroscience, with a career dedicated to understanding and developing innovative...
122. Street Drugs Discussions with Prof Chris Chandler and Dr James Morgan
Tune in to the latest episode of the drug science podcast where we meet with Dr James Morgan, Prof Chris Chandler and Prof Jo Neill, the founders of S...
121. What is Naturalistic Research? with Dr Matthew X. Lowe
A conversation between Prof David Nutt and research scientist Dr Matthew X. Lowe.
Dr Matthew X. Lowe PhD is Director of Research for Real...
120. Ask David Anything
Tune in to the latest episode of the drug science podcast where Prof Nutt meets with several Drug Science Community members for a session of “Ask Davi...
119. American Politics vs Science with Zoe Cormier
In the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, David Nutt sits down with Zoe Cormier, author of ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll’. In this episode,...
118. Psychotherapy with Andrew Feldmár
In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we hear from Andrew Feldmár, a psychotherapist with over 52 years of experience. He discusses his journey...
117. Drugs and Music with Jon Hopkins
In this episode, Prof Neil and Dr Thurgur speak with electronic musician Jon Hopkins.
Together, they explore the intersection of music, mental...
116. Reducing drug harms in the UK with Dr Gillian Shorter and Prof Alex Stevens
In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Prof Alex Stevens, researcher in drug policy, treatment and harm reduction and Gillian Shorter, a researcher int...
115. Six years of medical cannabis in the UK with Dr Leon Barron, Dr Callie Seaman and Michael Sassano
What is the UK medical cannabis industry looking like in 2024?
We are 6 years on from legalisation of cannabis-based medical products in the UK...
114. Chemsex with Darren Murphy
In this episode, we meet with Darren Murphy, a Chemsex Specialist Practitioner at Forward Leeds, to discuss chemsex, addiction, as well as addressing...
113. Psychiatrists and Curanderos with Dr Simon Ruffell
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Simon Ruffell, a psychiatrist and ayahuasca researcher with extensive experience working with Indigenous...
112. Parties, drugs and young people with Dr Karenza Moore
In this episode, we meet with Dr Karenza Moore as she discusses changes in drug trends in the UK, focusing on the motivations, risks, and patterns of...
111. OCD and Psychedelics with Rose Cartwright
In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Rose Cartwright as she discusses the impact of psychedelics on her Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She refl...
110. Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World with Satya
In this episode, we meet with Satya, a consciousness activist, who has been entirely dedicated to the expansion and evolution of human consciousness f...
109. Prisons and Drugs with Prof Karen Duke and Prof Susanne MacGregor
In this episode, we meet with Prof Susanne MacGregor and Prof Karen Duke to explore the issues surrounding drug use in prisons. They discuss the ways...
108. Psychedelic Education in the UK with Dr Duncan Still
In this episode, David Nutt meets with Dr Duncan Still, a GP with significant interest in integrative medicine. He highlights the importance of adopti...
107. Kava with Dr Apo Aporosa
In this episode we meet with Dr Apo Aporosa
He discusses his unconventional route to his PhD, having not finished school and joined the Army fol...
106. The Microdot Gang with Kate Hayes
In this episode, Kate Hayes reflects on her experiences with the LSD Microdot Gang, drawing upon her interactions and experiences with Dr. Christine B...
105. MDMA medicalisation in the US with Dr Julie Holland
In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland.
She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic pot...
104. Psychedelics in New Zealand with Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy
In this episode, we meet with Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy in Auckland. Dr. Muthukumaraswamy discusses his early r...
103. Neuroimaging with Prof Mitul Mehta
Professor Mitul Mehta explains how his studies in neuroscience and the role of dopamine in learning and memory led to his own career in neuroimaging....
102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen
In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Togethe...
101. LSD, Nazis and the CIA with Norman Ohler
In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with German author Norman Ohler as he speaks about his new book “Tripped” which addresses drug use in post-Nazi Germa...
100. 100 Years of the Maudsley Hospital with Dr James Rucker
On the 100th Episode of the Drug Science podcast, Prof David Nutt meets with Dr James Rucker to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maudsley Hospital....
99. Anyone's Child with Anne-Marie Cockburn and Jane Slater
In this episode, we meet with Jane Slater, co-founder of Anyone’s Child and Anne Marie, a mother who tragically lost her child, Martha, to an accident...
98. The Merseyside Experiment with John Marks
In this week's episode, we feature John Marks, an Addiction Psychologist who spearheaded the Merseyside experiment in northwest England from 1982 to 1...