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
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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.
Eleanor Taylor
- Mar 18
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
Psilocybin for Existential Distress
Read our latest report on why patients experiencing 'Existential Distress'
ought to be permitted access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherap
James Bunn
- Jun 28, 2023
- 5 min
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
Paul McCrone, Henry Fisher and more
- Jun 2, 2023
- 2 min
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
FL Smith, JC Neill and more
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
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...
Drug Science
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Olivia Gorzynska
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
2. Psilocybin Pharmacology
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- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
1. Psilocybin History & Law
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- Apr 11, 2022
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6. Cannabis Pharmacology
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Jeremy Roscoe and Olivia Lozy
- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Drug Science
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
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 4, 2021
- 7 min
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
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Drug Science
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Balázs Szigeti, Professor David Nutt and more
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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...
Dr Lauren Macdonald
- Jan 29, 2021
- 8 min
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...
Meg Spriggs
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
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
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