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Lab research with animals often raises eyebrows, but little is publicly understood about how it supports modern science.
Prof Emma Robinson takes us inside this world, confronting common myths and explaining its role in mental health research.
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Prof Emma Robinson takes us inside this world, confronting common myths and explaining its role in mental health research.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Lab research with animals often raises eyebrows, but little is publicly understood about how it supports modern science.
Prof Emma Robinson takes us inside this world, confronting common myths and explaining its role in mental health research.
🎧 drugscience.org.uk/p...
Prof Emma Robinson takes us inside this world, confronting common myths and explaining its role in mental health research.
🎧 drugscience.org.uk/p...
Buzzing from an incredible day at PSYCH Symposium. Amazing to bring together a community so passionate about advancing psychedelic medicine — the energy in the room truly reflected the momentum driving the field forward.
Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success ✨
Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success ✨
December 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Buzzing from an incredible day at PSYCH Symposium. Amazing to bring together a community so passionate about advancing psychedelic medicine — the energy in the room truly reflected the momentum driving the field forward.
Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success ✨
Huge thanks to everyone who made it such a success ✨
Meet Simon Doherty, a journalist focused on harm reduction in club spaces. On the latest episode of the DSP, he exposes what he’s uncovered... from the lack of accessible, evidence-based info to how some clubs avoid adopting harm reduction practices. 👀
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December 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet Simon Doherty, a journalist focused on harm reduction in club spaces. On the latest episode of the DSP, he exposes what he’s uncovered... from the lack of accessible, evidence-based info to how some clubs avoid adopting harm reduction practices. 👀
drugscience.org.uk/p...
drugscience.org.uk/p...
Only 2 days to go until the Cannabis Health Symposium 2025! 🌿
We’re excited to have our very own Dr. Anne Schlag on the expert lineup, sharing the latest clinically grounded insights on cannabis-based medicinal products with UK healthcare professionals.
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We’re excited to have our very own Dr. Anne Schlag on the expert lineup, sharing the latest clinically grounded insights on cannabis-based medicinal products with UK healthcare professionals.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Only 2 days to go until the Cannabis Health Symposium 2025! 🌿
We’re excited to have our very own Dr. Anne Schlag on the expert lineup, sharing the latest clinically grounded insights on cannabis-based medicinal products with UK healthcare professionals.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/c...
We’re excited to have our very own Dr. Anne Schlag on the expert lineup, sharing the latest clinically grounded insights on cannabis-based medicinal products with UK healthcare professionals.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/c...
Poppers have been “popping” up since the 1920s — in clinics, clubs & queer culture.
We caught up with Deep Sniff author Adam Zmith to learn what the history of poppers reveals about pleasure, politics & community resistance.
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We caught up with Deep Sniff author Adam Zmith to learn what the history of poppers reveals about pleasure, politics & community resistance.
🎧drugscience.org.uk/p...
#DrugSciencePodcast
October 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Poppers have been “popping” up since the 1920s — in clinics, clubs & queer culture.
We caught up with Deep Sniff author Adam Zmith to learn what the history of poppers reveals about pleasure, politics & community resistance.
🎧drugscience.org.uk/p...
#DrugSciencePodcast
We caught up with Deep Sniff author Adam Zmith to learn what the history of poppers reveals about pleasure, politics & community resistance.
🎧drugscience.org.uk/p...
#DrugSciencePodcast
As psychedelics go mainstream, how can we build a psychedelic ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, care, safety & equity?
On 22/11, we'll spend the day at KCL reimagining psychedelic culture through inclusivity, accountability, & collective care.
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On 22/11, we'll spend the day at KCL reimagining psychedelic culture through inclusivity, accountability, & collective care.
Join us ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/t...
October 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
As psychedelics go mainstream, how can we build a psychedelic ecosystem rooted in inclusivity, care, safety & equity?
On 22/11, we'll spend the day at KCL reimagining psychedelic culture through inclusivity, accountability, & collective care.
Join us ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/t...
On 22/11, we'll spend the day at KCL reimagining psychedelic culture through inclusivity, accountability, & collective care.
Join us ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/t...
What does it take to keep showing up for others when your own wellbeing is at risk?
@ProfDavidNutt speaks w/ the Scottish Ambulance Service about the emotional weight of emergency work, and how ayahuasca helped them heal its lasting impact.
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@ProfDavidNutt speaks w/ the Scottish Ambulance Service about the emotional weight of emergency work, and how ayahuasca helped them heal its lasting impact.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What does it take to keep showing up for others when your own wellbeing is at risk?
@ProfDavidNutt speaks w/ the Scottish Ambulance Service about the emotional weight of emergency work, and how ayahuasca helped them heal its lasting impact.
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
@ProfDavidNutt speaks w/ the Scottish Ambulance Service about the emotional weight of emergency work, and how ayahuasca helped them heal its lasting impact.
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
Psychedelic research has long grappled with the tension between science and the humanities. Dr. Andy Letcher, a religious scholar with expertise in both, joined Professor David Nutt on the DSP to trace this divide and its influence on the way we study psychedelics.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Psychedelic research has long grappled with the tension between science and the humanities. Dr. Andy Letcher, a religious scholar with expertise in both, joined Professor David Nutt on the DSP to trace this divide and its influence on the way we study psychedelics.
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"And this is where the element of the chicken or the egg comes in..."
During the conversation, Stephen and Jenny highlight how drug scheduling denies psychedelics’ medical value yet prevents the studies needed to test it⬇️
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During the conversation, Stephen and Jenny highlight how drug scheduling denies psychedelics’ medical value yet prevents the studies needed to test it⬇️
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September 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"And this is where the element of the chicken or the egg comes in..."
During the conversation, Stephen and Jenny highlight how drug scheduling denies psychedelics’ medical value yet prevents the studies needed to test it⬇️
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
During the conversation, Stephen and Jenny highlight how drug scheduling denies psychedelics’ medical value yet prevents the studies needed to test it⬇️
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
Learn about POST’s role in providing objective, emerging scientific evidence to the UK Parliament, and why Stephen and Jenny selected psychedelics as the focus of their latest research brief.
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@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Learn about POST’s role in providing objective, emerging scientific evidence to the UK Parliament, and why Stephen and Jenny selected psychedelics as the focus of their latest research brief.
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
@bsmsmedschool.bsky.social
The latest episode of the DSP welcomes 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: Policy considerations.’
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September 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The latest episode of the DSP welcomes 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: Policy considerations.’
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
🎙️ New on the DSP: renowned mycologist and educator Darren le Baron shares how he is spreading ethnomycology to the world — from connecting at-risk youth with horticulture to exposing the hidden history of psychedelic use in Africa 🌍
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
September 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🎙️ New on the DSP: renowned mycologist and educator Darren le Baron shares how he is spreading ethnomycology to the world — from connecting at-risk youth with horticulture to exposing the hidden history of psychedelic use in Africa 🌍
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
Cheers to another great year at the We Out Here Festival! Drug Science's Plinio Ferreira led an engaging panel exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics as tools for connection to ourselves, others, & the wider world.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the convo - see you in 2026 ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the convo - see you in 2026 ✨
August 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Cheers to another great year at the We Out Here Festival! Drug Science's Plinio Ferreira led an engaging panel exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics as tools for connection to ourselves, others, & the wider world.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the convo - see you in 2026 ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the convo - see you in 2026 ✨
🎙️ New #DrugSciencePodcast: Education + ethics are essential in psychedelics. We speak with Sam Bloomfield & Dr. Eddie Jacobs about how to make access safer, fairer & smarter.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🎙️ New #DrugSciencePodcast: Education + ethics are essential in psychedelics. We speak with Sam Bloomfield & Dr. Eddie Jacobs about how to make access safer, fairer & smarter.
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
"I had a really significant ceremonial experience. And I was like... I'm in medical school. Why are we not talking about this kind of healing?"
Dr. Joe Tafur shares what he's discovered about the role of spiritual healing in modern healthcare 🌿🎧 ⬇️
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Dr. Joe Tafur shares what he's discovered about the role of spiritual healing in modern healthcare 🌿🎧 ⬇️
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July 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"I had a really significant ceremonial experience. And I was like... I'm in medical school. Why are we not talking about this kind of healing?"
Dr. Joe Tafur shares what he's discovered about the role of spiritual healing in modern healthcare 🌿🎧 ⬇️
drugscience.org.uk/p...
Dr. Joe Tafur shares what he's discovered about the role of spiritual healing in modern healthcare 🌿🎧 ⬇️
drugscience.org.uk/p...
Dr. Anne Schlag was honoured to accept the Medicinal Cannabis Congress 2025 Research Award on behalf of Prof. David Nutt. 👏 A big congratulations to everyone making meaningful contributions to the field of medical cannabis research!
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June 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Dr. Anne Schlag was honoured to accept the Medicinal Cannabis Congress 2025 Research Award on behalf of Prof. David Nutt. 👏 A big congratulations to everyone making meaningful contributions to the field of medical cannabis research!
#MCC2025
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#MCC2025
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Had an incredible time at @WeHeroicHearts's recent event on psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD.
Curious about other ways psychedelics can support healing? Join us 2/7 to explore their role in trauma recovery among elite athletes 🏃
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Curious about other ways psychedelics can support healing? Join us 2/7 to explore their role in trauma recovery among elite athletes 🏃
eventbrite.co.uk/e/p...
June 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Had an incredible time at @WeHeroicHearts's recent event on psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD.
Curious about other ways psychedelics can support healing? Join us 2/7 to explore their role in trauma recovery among elite athletes 🏃
eventbrite.co.uk/e/p...
Curious about other ways psychedelics can support healing? Join us 2/7 to explore their role in trauma recovery among elite athletes 🏃
eventbrite.co.uk/e/p...
The Microdosing Collective has launched a study on the potential therapeutic benefits of microdosing psychedelics for headache relief. 🧠
Are you 18 years and older and suffer from chronic headaches? Complete their online and anonymous survey by June 20.
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Are you 18 years and older and suffer from chronic headaches? Complete their online and anonymous survey by June 20.
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May 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Microdosing Collective has launched a study on the potential therapeutic benefits of microdosing psychedelics for headache relief. 🧠
Are you 18 years and older and suffer from chronic headaches? Complete their online and anonymous survey by June 20.
microdosingcollectiv...
Are you 18 years and older and suffer from chronic headaches? Complete their online and anonymous survey by June 20.
microdosingcollectiv...
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley is committed to stopping psychedelic research from repeating science’s longstanding disregard of female physiology. She joined the DSP to discuss why studying psychedelics and the menstrual cycle could lead to better treatments for women’s health.
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May 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley is committed to stopping psychedelic research from repeating science’s longstanding disregard of female physiology. She joined the DSP to discuss why studying psychedelics and the menstrual cycle could lead to better treatments for women’s health.
🎙️drugscience.org.uk/p...
🎙️drugscience.org.uk/p...
There is an undeniable legacy of colonialism in the psychedelic cultures of indigenous communities. Natalia Rebollo & Jesús Alonso Olamendi (ICEERS) share how they work to uphold the sacredness of psychedelics by reshaping their relationship w/ the Western world⬇️
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
May 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There is an undeniable legacy of colonialism in the psychedelic cultures of indigenous communities. Natalia Rebollo & Jesús Alonso Olamendi (ICEERS) share how they work to uphold the sacredness of psychedelics by reshaping their relationship w/ the Western world⬇️
drugscience.org.uk/p...
drugscience.org.uk/p...
Dr. Tim Kerr was arrested as a med student for dealing drugs. While in prison, he studied neuroscience at Kings College London with support from the Longford trust. He shared with us his incredible journey— and how it shapes his work today as a PhD student in psychiatry.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Dr. Tim Kerr was arrested as a med student for dealing drugs. While in prison, he studied neuroscience at Kings College London with support from the Longford trust. He shared with us his incredible journey— and how it shapes his work today as a PhD student in psychiatry.
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drugscience.org.uk/p...
⚠️ Only a few days left to apply for the University of Groningen's Psychedelic Research summer course!
Join a select group of students and professionals for an intimate, interdisciplinary learning experience. rug.nl/research/grad...
Join a select group of students and professionals for an intimate, interdisciplinary learning experience. rug.nl/research/grad...
April 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
⚠️ Only a few days left to apply for the University of Groningen's Psychedelic Research summer course!
Join a select group of students and professionals for an intimate, interdisciplinary learning experience. rug.nl/research/grad...
Join a select group of students and professionals for an intimate, interdisciplinary learning experience. rug.nl/research/grad...
If you're heading to International Music Summit Ibiza this week, don't miss Dr. Anne Schlag's panel, "Psychedelics, Rave Culture, Microdosing," to learn how psychedelics are reshaping our understanding of healing, creativity, and connection. ✨ internationalmusicsu...
April 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
If you're heading to International Music Summit Ibiza this week, don't miss Dr. Anne Schlag's panel, "Psychedelics, Rave Culture, Microdosing," to learn how psychedelics are reshaping our understanding of healing, creativity, and connection. ✨ internationalmusicsu...
A huge thank you to the incredible crowd who joined us on 27/3 for our panel discussion, "The Future of Psychedelics," co-hosted with the Psychedelic Society. The evening kicked off with SENTIA mocktails and wrapped up with a lively Q&A session with our amazing speakers⭐
April 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A huge thank you to the incredible crowd who joined us on 27/3 for our panel discussion, "The Future of Psychedelics," co-hosted with the Psychedelic Society. The evening kicked off with SENTIA mocktails and wrapped up with a lively Q&A session with our amazing speakers⭐
A project at the University of Greenwich is studying how intentions impact psychedelic experiences & outcomes. If you're 18+ and have had a high-dose psychedelic experience, help advance harm reduction research by taking this short, anonymous survey: greenwichuniversity....
March 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A project at the University of Greenwich is studying how intentions impact psychedelic experiences & outcomes. If you're 18+ and have had a high-dose psychedelic experience, help advance harm reduction research by taking this short, anonymous survey: greenwichuniversity....