By Dr. Meg Spriggs and Professor David Nutt  On October 17th 2020, New Zealanders will be given the opportunity to change the way recreational cannabis use is viewed and treated. At present, recreational cannabis use¹ is illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (either class B or C depending on its form). Despite this,  …

Professor David Nutt sits down with Mark Johnson and Ian Miller to discuss the science, and challenge the concept, of addiction. • Why do some people become ‘addicted’ to drugs and others do not? • Is addiction physical or psychological? • Should drug and alcohol services focus on the drug or the individual? • How  …

The Liberal Democrats became the first UK political party to call for cannabis legalisation. An expert report was commissioned by the Lib Dems to outline a framework for a regulated market. Three DrugScience members sat on the panel - Steve Rolles, Prof. Fiona Measham and Prof. David Nutt. Read the report here Related Content Cannabis  …