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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

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Oct 5, 20212 min read

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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...

Ayahuasca Research with Dr Simon Ruffell

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Sep 27, 20217 min read

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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 –...

Ask the experts: Psilocybin and MDMA Research

Drug Science

Sep 14, 20212 min read

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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...

Are Psychedelics Legal in the Netherlands?

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Aug 23, 20213 min read

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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,...

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Aug 9, 20213 min read

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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

Jul 6, 20212 min read

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Legalising Psychedelics

There is no defined road to legalising psychedelics, but there are many options available. Ismail Lourido Ali, of MAPS, discusses the...

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Jul 2, 20213 min read

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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...

Interview with David Nutt and Jan Ramaekers

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Jun 14, 20211 min read

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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...

The World's Biggest Placebo-Controlled Microdosing Study

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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...

Psychedelics and the Brain - In My Professional Opinion

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May 24, 20212 min read

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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,...

Psychedelics and Nature Connection - In My Professional Opinion

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May 17, 20212 min read

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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 10, 20211 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 6, 20213 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...

Psychological Support in Psilocybin Therapy - In My Professional Opinion

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Apr 26, 20211 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

Mar 29, 20212 min read

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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...

Psilocybin Treatment for Depression - Patient Perspective

Drug Science

Mar 4, 20212 min read

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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...

What psilocybin taught me about living and dying

Dr Lauren Macdonald

Jan 29, 20218 min read

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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...

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Jan 22, 20211 min read

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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....

In My Professional Opinion - Healing Sexual Trauma with Entheogens and Psychedelics

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Jan 21, 20211 min read

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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...

2019: A year of expansion in psychedelic research, industry, and deregulation

Jacob S Aday, Emily K Bloesch and more

Nov 26, 20202 min read

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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...