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The Drug Science Podcast

Drug Science
Psychedelics
Mental Health
Psilocybin
Cannabis
Drug Policy
Stigma
MAPS
Neuroscience
Venture Capital
Legal Reform
Psychedelic Industry
Ayahuasca
Trauma
Ancestral Trauma
Art
Science
Drug Policy Reform
FDA
Decriminalization
Reimbursement Challenges

Professor David Nutt has spent a career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. The scientific evidence still challenges perceived wisdom on drugs and for that reason can appear to be contentious. In this podcast, the Professor explores the actual harms and potential benefits of various drugs, challenging myths surrounding classification and legisla... more

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Join us in this episode as Prof Nutt speaks to John, Joanne, and Ryan of the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. They explore their backgrounds in the Service and how their work exposed them to challenging situations that caused severe detriment t... more

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In this episode of the Drug Science podcast, we speak to Dr Andy Letcher, a religious scholar and author of the book Shroom: the Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom. He explores his complimentary background in science and the humanities, depicting... more

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Tune into the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, where we talk to Jenny Chapman and Dr. Stephen Naulls, researchers at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) and authors of ‘Psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health: ... more

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In this episode of the Drug Science Podcast, we speak with Darren Le Baron, an accomplished mycologist and educator. He discusses how his hardships from his upbringing in East London have informed his current work, where he uses horticulture to conne... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Letcher
Author of 'Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom' and Programme Director for the MSc Psychedelics Mind Medicine Culture at the University of Exeter.
University of Exeter
Episode: 137. Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom with Dr Andy Letcher
Darren Le Baron
Horticultural educator and pioneer of mushroom cultivation programs in schools.
We Are Grow
Episode: 135. Ethnomycology with Darren Le Baron
Eddie Jacobs
Dr. Eddie Jacobs, a psychedelic ethics researcher and expert
Psychedelic Ethics Research Center
Episode: 133. Psychedelic Ethics with Dr Edward Jacobs and Sam Bloomfield
Sam Bloomfield
Sam Bloomfield, director at Psyedu and psychotherapist
Psyedu
Episode: 133. Psychedelic Ethics with Dr Edward Jacobs and Sam Bloomfield
Dr. Joe Tafur
Integrative family physician and curandero, author of Fellowship of the River
Episode: 132. The Fellowship of the River with Dr Joe Tafur
Mike Jay
Author and historian known for his work on the history of drug science
Episode: 131. Scientists, Poets and Dissidents with Mike Jay
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley
Reserve Officer in the British Army, postdoctoral researcher at King's University, London, Research Director at Heroic Hearts Project UK, founder of Hystelica.
Hystelica
Episode: 130. Psychedelics and Women's Health with Dr Grace Blest-Hopley
Laurie Higbed
Expert in MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine therapy
Awaken Life Sciences
Episode: 127. Psychedelic Therapy in the UK with Dr Laurie Higbed and Dr Owain Winfield
Owain Winfield
Psychotherapist with experience in ketamine therapy
Awaken Life Sciences
Episode: 127. Psychedelic Therapy in the UK with Dr Laurie Higbed and Dr Owain Winfield

Host

Professor David Nutt
Host and prominent figure in drug science advocating for rational policy reform and evidence-based approaches to drug use and legislation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 644 ratings
  • Great Podcast, poor Audio Quality

    I really enjoy the content of this podcast but feel it really suffers from the poor audio quality. Surprisingly it’s not the guest but the presenter’s audio that is bad. It makes it hard to listen to. This is unfortunate given the valuable content and time people are giving to talk. I hope it will improve!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lhhhksk735
    United States5 months ago
  • Blown away

    I love this podcast and am so grateful to David Nutt for the work he does. Thank you David for your scientific rigor and compassionate approach to your guests.

    I was blown away by the doctor on ‘Former Doctor, Former Prisoner’. He was an absolute inspiration to all those in recovery. I really sad that the GMC removed his medical license. Surely he has served his punishment? He is clearly a thoughtful and intelligent man who turned his life around. Why is addiction punished rather than rehabili... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fyhgesdbjik
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Audio quality makes it hard to follow

    Sometimes, sadly more than often the quality of the audio is like a really bad telephone call. This is sad since you all are rich men who just didn't do the homework.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fluxpad
    Germany7 months ago
  • Insightful and thought provoking conversations

    Thank you for these interesting and informed conversations, which I regularly come back to. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLMCAL
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Listened to every single one of these from the beginning. Always full of information, intelligently and interestingly delivered. The UK drug laws need a massive overhaul!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jedmo
    a year ago

Listeners Say

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Content is insightful and thought-provoking.
Listeners appreciate the evidence-based approach to drug controversies.
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137. Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom with Dr Andy Letcher
Q: How did that lead you to religion, and the study of religion?
My involvement through road protesting led me to meet a professor of religious studies, who invited me to do a second PhD.
135. Ethnomycology with Darren Le Baron
Q: How do you actually do that?
Darren explains approaches to bringing horticulture to schools, including looking for spaces in the community and working with interested teachers.
135. Ethnomycology with Darren Le Baron
Q: Tell us a bit about that and how you got into that, please.
Darren shares his background engaging hard-to-reach communities using various creative methods, which led him to horticulture and a passion for mushrooms.
126. The body keeps the score with Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Q: What has been your journey in studying trauma and developing treatment methodologies?
My journey includes working with Vietnam veterans, recognizing trauma, and increasingly exploring the physiological responses to trauma, including through psychedelics.
126. The body keeps the score with Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Q: How did you come to develop this research career?
I grew up in the Netherlands and needed a distance after high school, leading me to Hawaii, then to medical school in the U.S.

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Hosted by a reputable figure in drug science, the focus lies on challenging misconceptions about various substances through a scientific lens. Topics often revolve around the evidence surrounding drug classification, the societal impacts of drug policies, and exploring the potential benefits and harms of different drugs. Guests from academic, healthcare, and advocacy backgrounds share their insights on psychedelic therapy, ethics, decolonization of plant medicine, and the intersection of drugs with mental health, providing viewpoints that encourage critical discussions on drug-related issues. This thoughtful examination of drug science is likely to resonate with those seeking accurate information on drug policy and reform.

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1. Andy Letcher
2. Darren Le Baron
3. Eddie Jacobs
4. Sam Bloomfield
5. Dr. Joe Tafur
6. Mike Jay
7. Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley
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