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London, England drugscience.org.uk Joined August 2013

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Drug Science @Drug_Science Oct 26

Genuine question for our followers:

Is alcohol a drug?

We talk about alcohol very differently to other substances - do you think that's fair? Does alcohol's history make it a special case, or does the culture need an update?

Let's hear your take 👇

Drug Science @Drug_Science Oct 14

This week on The Drug Science Podcast, we're joined by Liam Hackett, founder of Ditch The Label and the HALI Foundation.

Liam joined Prof Nutt to discuss his life, psychedelics, and building a charity from the ground up.

Listen to the full episode:

drugscience.org.uk/podcast/episod…

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Drug Science @Drug_Science Oct 12

Mental health conditions typically peak around age 15, and up to 75% of lifetime psychiatric illnesses emerge by 25.

Yet psychiatric drug development has stalled, and most medicines for under-18s are off-label.

Could psychedelics address this need?

drugscience.org.uk/unlocking-youn…

Drug Science @Drug_Science Oct 5

10% of women live with endometriosis, but treatment options are startlingly limited. Could cannabis be a lifeline?

The evidence is there, but as usual, much more research is needed on cannabis and women's health.

Read the full piece now ⬇️

drugscience.org.uk/medical-cannab…

Drug Science @Drug_Science Sep 30

What’s the drug ‘fact’ you’ve always heard, but can’t quite believe?

Over the coming months, we’re going to be putting the most common drug myths under the microscope to help you understand the science.

If you’ve got a fact, myth or urban legend you want exposed, let us know 👇