The need for objective, evidence-based drug science spans further than just healthcare professionals. The scheduling of drugs has prevented much-needed research, which could provide life-changing treatments for patients. The current classification of psychoactive substances creates challenging legal, political and socioeconomic issues that impact multiple disciplines. It is vital that lawyers, policy influencers, economists and various other academics are informed of the latest developments as they happen. Students studying any subject should use our ‘History and Law’ modules to further their understanding of drug policy and law: