ARC: a framework for access, reciprocity and conduct in psychedelic therapies

Authors Meg J. Spriggs, Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner, Roberta Murphy, Julia Bornemann, Hannah Thurgur and Anne K. Schlag. Published May 11, 2023 Abstract The field of psychedelic assisted therapy (PAT) is growing at an unprecedented pace. The immense pressures this places on those working in this burgeoning field have already begun to raise important questions about risk  …


Drug Science submits evidence to the ACMD Nitrous Oxide Review

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is collecting written evidence regarding the health and social harms of nitrous oxide. Background In 2015 the ACMD considered the emerging issue of nitrous oxide abuse. In 2021, the then Home Secretary commissioned the ACMD to conduct an updated health and social harms assessment and whether  …


Parents and scientists back new study into benefits of cannabis-based medications for children with severe epilepsy

Today, on International Epilepsy Day, patient group MedCan Support, scientific body Drug Science and tech-platform Alta Flora announce the launch of an innovative study into prescribed cannabis oil for children with epilepsy. MedCan Support and Drug Science are proud to announce the launch of a pioneering digital study to learn more about the symptoms of  …