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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.

How can we prepare psychiatry for a psychedelic future?

Drug Science

May 233 min read

Psilocybin

How can we prepare psychiatry for a psychedelic future?

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia recently made a groundbreaking decision to reschedule two drugs as treatments for ce

Psilocybin shows promise in supporting symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Eleanor Taylor

Mar 187 min read

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Psilocybin shows promise in supporting symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Pioneering research highlights the potential for treating the symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Written by Eleanor...

James Bunn

Dec 11, 20235 min read

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Psilocybin for Existential Distress

Read our latest report on why patients experiencing 'Existential Distress' ought to be permitted access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherap

Psilocybin for Existential Distress - the UK needs to show some compassion

James Bunn

Jun 28, 20235 min read

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Psilocybin for Existential Distress - the UK needs to show some compassion

Psilocybin has shown promise as a treatment for existential distress, a condition marked by feelings of hopelessness, despair, and a lack of

Cost-effectiveness of psilocybin-assisted therapy for severe depression: exploratory findings from a decision analytic model

Paul McCrone, Henry Fisher and more

Jun 2, 20232 min read

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Cost-effectiveness of psilocybin-assisted therapy for severe depression: exploratory findings from a decision analytic model

There is growing evidence to support the use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin for difficult-to-treat depression. This paper compares the c

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the use of psilocybin by veterans with symptoms of trauma

FL Smith, JC Neill and more

Sep 7, 20221 min read

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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the use of psilocybin by veterans with symptoms of trauma

Author FL Smith, JC Neill and V Wainwright Published September 7, 2022 Abstract Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing symptoms...

Legal psilocybin prescriptions in Canada

Drug Science

Jul 28, 20223 min read

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Legal psilocybin prescriptions in Canada

What is the Special Access Programme? On January 5th 2022, Health Canada amended the Food and Drug Regulations and the Narcotic Control...

Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Olivia Gorzynska

Apr 29, 20224 min read

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Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Topline Results from COMPASS Pathways Phase IIb Trial By Olivia Gorzynska In November 2021, COMPASS Pathways, a mental health care...

Drug Science

Apr 11, 20221 min read

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Apr 11, 20221 min read

Educational Slides

1. Psilocybin History & Law

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Apr 11, 20221 min read

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Can psilocybin be safely administered under medical supervision? A systematic review of adverse event reporting in clinical trials

Jeremy Roscoe and Olivia Lozy

Mar 16, 20222 min read

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Can psilocybin be safely administered under medical supervision? A systematic review of adverse event reporting in clinical trials

Authors Jeremy Roscoe, Olivia Lozy Published March 16, 2022 Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive chemical produced by various...

Ask the experts: Psilocybin and MDMA Research

Drug Science

Sep 14, 20212 min read

Psilocybin

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...

The World's Biggest Placebo-Controlled Microdosing Study

Drug Science

Jun 8, 20212 min read

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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...

YouGov Results - Is the UK Ready to Reschedule Psilocybin?

Drug Science

Jun 3, 20217 min read

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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...

Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Clinical Insights

Drug Science

Mar 11, 20211 min read

Psilocybin

Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Clinical Insights

Psilocybin for depression is one of the most promising applications of psychedelic therapy. In particular, psilocybin therapy is being...

Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Patient Perspective

Drug Science

Mar 4, 20212 min read

Psilocybin

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...

Psychedelic Microdosing - Just a Placebo Effect?

Balázs Szigeti, Professor David Nutt and more

Mar 2, 20212 min read

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Psychedelic Microdosing - Just a Placebo Effect?

Authors: Balázs Szigeti, Laura Kartner, Allan Blemings, Fernando Rosas, Amanda Feilding, David J. Nutt, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, David...

Dr Hannah Thurgur

Feb 1, 20218 min read

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2020 - The Year Of The Mushroom

By Dr Hannah Thurgur an Honorary Research Assistant for Drug Science As we welcome in the new year, Drug Science reflects on the year of...

What psilocybin taught me about living and dying

Dr Lauren Macdonald

Jan 29, 20218 min read

Psilocybin

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...

Clinical Insights - Psilocybin for Anorexia Nervosa

Meg Spriggs

Nov 5, 20202 min read

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Clinical Insights - Psilocybin for Anorexia Nervosa

Dr Meg Spriggs is a researcher at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London where she works as a trial-coordinator and