From psychedelic trips to treating Treatment-Resistant Depression. The possible gamechanger COMP360 Psychiatric medicine is undergoing a seismic shift as Compass pathways announce successful results from its Phase 3 trial (COMP006).

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blog on the new Compass #psilocybin for #depression study drugscience.org.uk/compass-phase3

important new paper on psychedelics in cancer survivors doi.org/10.1177/1049... DrugScience is planning to add to these data later this year so watch this space ....@Drug_Science

SENTIA GABA Gold 50cl - Gold Drink (Non-Alcoholic) SENTIA GABA Gold 50cl - A premium non-alcoholic gold drink crafted for relaxation and social enjoyment, made with natural ingredients for a calming experience.

It’s exciting to see functional drinks gaining momentum.
For years I’ve studied alcohol’s effects on the brain, now we’re applying that science to build better alternatives.
I'm delighted that our functional cider is now available in the UK! sentiaspirits.com/products/gab...

Ketamine: reclassification alone will not reduce harms Without parallel public health action, reclassifying ketamine risks being a symbolic gesture rather than a strategy to reduce harm, write Adam Winstock , David Nutt , and Caroline Copeland The UK go...

www.bmj.com/content/392/... why the UK gov should not make ketamine a class A drug

2026 Police Guidance on Medicinal Cannabis For the first time since cannabis-based products for medicinal use were legalised in 2018, police officers across England and Wales now have a shared set of principles to guide interactions with patie...

important new guidance to police on protecting people who use medical cannabis #medicalcannabis #cannabis www.drugscience.org.uk/2026-police-...

Reverse Spin Bias A new study by O’Leary et al (2026) published in Research Integrity and Peer Review introduces a striking, unexplored phenomenon in academic research: “reverse spin bias.” Unlike conventional spin ...

www.drugscience.org.uk/reverse-spin... new blog showing perverse advice giving in harm reduction areas - scary

tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/worl... WHO DENIES HARM REDUCTION IS AN ACCEPTABLE TARGET FOR TOBACCO CONTROL . BIZARRE AND UNETHICAL ??

Art Auction in support of Drug Science 2026 | Powered by Givergy Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Wolfe Walker. Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclusive items now

Support Drugscience and have fun too! uk.givergy.com/ELMORECOURT/... with free functional yet alcohol-free cocktails from
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#veterans #ptsd #depression #trauma #healing #mentalhealth #dva #psilocybin #mdma #psychotherapy | Mind Medicine Australia The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has recently approved the funding of MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), where ...

More progress on psychedelic therapy access in Australia www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Booze-less 'GABYR' gives non-drinkers a buzz The science behind simulated alcohol...

You can hear me talking about the future of drinking on The Naked Scientists BBC programme www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/int...

Lord Dick Taverne (1928-2025) We are very sad to hear of last week’s passing of Lord Dick Taverne. Dick had a very keen interest in science, so in addition to his illustrious political career, he founded the pressure group Sens...

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a recognition of our first Patron - Lord Dick Taverne - who died earlier this week

E146 | Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (w/ Prof. David Nutt) Podcast Episode · The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy · 23/10/2025 · 49m

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E146 | Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (w/ Prof. David Nutt) Podcast Episode · The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy · 23/10/2025 · 49m

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open.spotify.com/episode/2ekc.... . here I am the subject of a podcast for a change @Drug_Science

doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2025.10326 my latest suggestions on how to improve innovation in psychiatric medicines discovery

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still a few places left for the South West symposium next month

PSYCH Symposium: London Europe's premier psychedelic healthcare conference.

This December, I’ll be speaking at one of Europe’s most important events on psychedelic science, policy & investment. Join me at #PSYCHSymposium on 4 Dec in London: psychsymposium.com @Drug_Science @PSYCHSymposium

War on Drugs, Drugs on War | September 08, 2025 A very special webinar featuring world-leading experts in the field of trauma, conflict resolution, and psychedelic research.

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come to a Reddit AMA. with me on Sentia and other alcohol alternative products

Microdosing Study 2.0 Recruitment for an upcoming trial - Microdosing in London or online

FINAL RECRUITMENT FOR MICRODOSING TRIAL: The Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College is looking for people who are planning to microdose psilocybin or LSD to improve their mental health. Participation can be online, or onsite if based in London. www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-...

YouTube video by Giant's Shoulder Neuroscientist Ranks Every Drug By How Hard They Are to Quit! Tier List

youtu.be/G-OZ_UBGvvo another drug scientific podcast

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Our new alcohol-free yet still functional beers - pale ale and stout - lots to enjoy !

UK Government supports ACMD plan to enable research with schedule 1 medicines such as psilocybin and MDMA Despite the resurgence of research into the clinical efficacy and mechanism of action of psychedelic drugs such as such as psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and MDMA they are currently in Schedule 1 of the Misuse...

www.drugscience.org.uk/uk-governmen... - light at the end of the tunnel for #psychedelics research and treatment we hope

From Relaxation to Cognition: Mapping the Neurophysiology of GABAergic Modulation at University of Exeter on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - From Relaxation to Cognition: Mapping the Neurophysiology of GABAergic Modulation at University of Exeter, listed on FindAPhD.com

Fancy chance to do a phd with me on the brain effects pf our GABAlabs alcohol alternatives in humans? www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

join us for a powerful symposium on trauma and psychedelics
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@sentiadrinks on X: "What if we could recreate the sociability of alcohol without the downsides? Our co-founder @ProfDavidNutt explains the neuroscience and natural ingredients behind SENTIA, a functional drink designed to activate the GABA system for a calming, connected experience. You can find https://t.co/4YvnljeTk0" / X What if we could recreate the sociability of alcohol without the downsides? Our co-founder @ProfDavidNutt explains the neuroscience and natural ingredients behind SENTIA, a functional drink designed to activate the GABA system for a calming, connected experience. You can find https://t.co/4YvnljeTk0

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Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant dies, aged 48 Peter Krykant, a former addict, set up a supervised facility from a van which he took around Glasgow.

Sad to hear that the pioneering harm-reduction advocate and visionary Peter Krykant has died earlier this week. here his legacy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

YouTube video by Giant's Shoulder Meet the UK’s Top Drug Expert Fired For Exposing The Truth! Dr David Nutt

youtu.be/BLk6a5Vb2O0. me in the hot seat for once!