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Cannabis is used to alleviate pain & symptoms of a wide range of ailments. Why is is illegal to possess?
Professor David Nutt sits down with Joss Stone, Suzi Gage & Hannah Deacon to discuss the recent progress and biggest issues relating to medicinal cannabis. Many people up and down the country have turned to cannabis to alleviate pain & reduce symptoms of a wide range of ailments. Despite this, the drug still carries hefty penalties of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both for possession.
Joss Stone is a singer songwriter from Devon. She gained international acclaim for her first album The Soul Sessions and has more recently been on a mission to ‘bring loveliness’ to the world, through music with her total world tour. Find out more about what she is up to at https://www.jossstone.com/
Dr Suzi Gage is a lecturer at Liverpool University & hosts the podcast Say Why To Drugs. She specialises in Drugs and mental health research with a particular interest in the link between cannabis & mental health problems. Follow her @soozaphone on twitter
Hannah Deacon has been fighting for years for her son Alfie to be able to receive cannabis based medication on the NHS to treat his epilepsy. She explains her tumultuous journey at the start of this podcast.
Drug Science is the leading independent scientific body on drugs in the UK. We work to provide clear, evidence-based information without political or commercial interference. @Drug_Science @ProfDavidNutt
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★ Support this podcast ★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 legislation, and exploring the societal impact of poorly informed drug policy. Using evidence in public policy should not be controversial. A podcast for anyone interested in understanding the scientific truth about drugs, free from political or moral concern.