Events
Our upcoming events are free to attend for Drug Science community members. Community Exclusive are available to our Community only.
Find out more about joining our community here. Tickets for all other events will be made available for purchase.
Simon Amstell – My Experience with ayahuasca
26th November 2020, 16:00 | ONLINE
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Comedian and star of ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’, Simon Amstell, will be joining the Drug Science team to discuss his personal experience with the Peruvian brew – Ayahuasca.
This event WILL NOT be recorded, therefore anyone wanting to watch this event MUST attend the live screening.
Nov 26th 2020, 16:00 | ONLINE
How to prescribe medical cannabis in the UK
1st December 2020, 13:30 | ONLINE
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In this seminar, Professor Barnes will be providing a walkthrough of how to prescribe medical cannabis under the current UK regulations and the future of prescribing in the UK. 2020 has been a turbulent year in which all resemblance of ‘normality’ has been morphed into the ‘new normal’. This has also impacted the way in which prescriptions are made in the UK. Understanding the current landscape is therefore more important than ever.
Prof Barnes is a neurologist who worked for many years in MS and brain injury. In 2000 he worked with GW Pharma to develop the first cannabis-based medicine – Sativex. In 2016 he produced the Barnes Report for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy Reform which helped eventually to change the law. He then worked with Alfie Dingley’s family and obtained the first cannabis license from the Home Office to treat Alfie’s epilepsy. Since then he has worked exclusively in cannabis medicine, developed the first cannabis clinic and cannabis teaching programme (the Academy of Medical Cannabis) and now runs a cannabis consultancy (mapletreeconsultants.co.uk) with Hannah Deacon – Alfie’s mother and the UK’s most prominent campaigner.
1st December 2020, 13:30 | ONLINE
Nutt Uncut – Professor David Nutt’s autobiography launch
9th December 2020, 19:00 (GMT) | ONLINE
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David Nutt regularly hit the headlines as the UK’s forthright Drugs Czar (Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs), not least when fired by the Home Secretary in 2009 for his ‘inconvenient’ views. In Nutt: Uncut he tells of how he survived such ill-judged political and media vilification to establish the respected charity Drug Science, with the aim of telling the truth about drugs.
The book describes his life, distinguished career and scientific achievements, including his research into the human brain and the effects that both well-known lawful and criminally illegal substances have on the mind, brain and behaviour – and it details the risks of harm to drug users and others.
Surveying the state of medical knowledge around a range of currently prohibited drugs – from hard drugs to LSD, cannabis, ecstasy, magic mushrooms and poppers – Professor Nutt ranks their potential harms and benefits (e.g. in treating anxiety, depression or pain) leading him to challenge the distorted logic of a blanket ban on psychoactive substances except alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.
Nutt Uncut contains far, far more about the usually hidden world of drugs, their use, abuse and role as a political bargaining counter – making It of interest not just to the many experts and others who already support the author’s campaign for a frank, evidence-based approach to drugs but also anyone who wishes to learn about what he describes in Chapter 11 as ‘more policy madness.’
Join the Drug Science Community and receive a free personalised signed copy of ‘Nutt Uncut’.
Sign up to donate £20 a month to Drug Science before the 11th of December, and we will send you a signed copy made out to you or a friend. We will make sure that the book arrives in time for Christmas.
Alternatively, you can purchase an unsigned copy of Nutt Uncut for £20 plus £2.95 postage and packing
9th December 2020, 19:00 (GMT) | ONLINE
The Student Psychedelic Conference
30th-31st January 2021, 14:00 (GMT) | ONLINE
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Drug Science Student Society, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and The Southampton Psychedelic Research Society are proud to announce ‘The Student Psychedelic Conference’. This online transatlantic conference will take place over two days on 30th and 31st January.
We have secured a fantastic line up of speakers including Professor David Nutt, Dr. Beatriz Labate, Dr. Peter Hughes, representatives from the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group, and Dr. Ben Sessa. See the full list of speakers at -> https://www.studentpsychedelicconference.co.uk/
Our wonderful panelists will be covering a diverse range of topics from patient experience of psychedelic trials, the impact of globalization of ayahuasca, and what psychedelics can tell us about the mind and brain. We will, of course, all be including some great talks on previous research on psychedelics as well as taking a look at the future of psychedelics. We’ve included the schedule below and more information can be found on our website.
30th-31st January 2021, 14:00 (GMT) | ONLINE
Drug Science House of Lords Evening Reception – LONDON
6th May 2021, 18:00 | London – House of Lords
Drug Science will host an evening reception in the Cholmondeley Room, House of Lords on May 6th 2021 at 18:00.
This event will celebrate the achievements of Drug Science over the last 24 months.
It will also be an opportunity to hear Drug Science’s new initiatives on medical cannabis, the recent developments of psychedelic research, and further developments on drug science, policy and law.
Speakers will include:
- David Badcock (Drug Science CEO)
- Prof David Nutt (Drug Science Founder and Chair of the Scientific Committee)
More to be confirmed
Drinks and canapes will be served.
- Attendance is by invite only, please ensure you have your valid Eventbrite QR code upon arrival
- Entrance via Black Rod’s Garden visitor’s entrance
- Entrance closes at 10:00pm weekdays when either House is sitting and 8:00pm at all other times incl. weekends
- Please allow up to 30 minutes to clear security | Smoking/e-cigarettes not permitted | No parking facilities available
- Admittance upon presentation of invitation only | Guests are advised to bring personal photo identification
All Drug Science Philanthropist Members are invited to this event, free of charge. Drug Science Philanthropists are our regular donors who commit £50 or more a month, and play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission.
May 6th 2021, 18:00 | London – House of Lords