The Drug Science Podcast

Today we examine the relationship between psychoactive drugs and the media.

Show Notes

Mattha Busby is a freelance journalist for publications including the Guardian, Observer, London Times, Vice, Jacobin and Leafly. Based in Mexico, Mattha writes about health, drugs, nutrition, human rights, blockchain, the environment, and events in Latin America. 'Should All Drugs Be Legalized?’ reads the title of his first book, listen to this week’s episode to find out the answer!

Should All Drugs Be Legalized
Mexican drug war
Medical cannabis
Oaxaca 
Awakn Life Sciences Group
Ibogaine
Ayahuasca
Psilocybin 
Jamaican Psilocybin Retreats
Maria Sabina
Peyote
R. Gordon Wasson
“Seeking the Magic Mushroom” by Gordon Wasson
Mezcal 
Cocaine
The Peyote Dance
Aldous Huxley
‘I’m a lighter me’: Can Mike Tyson and psychedelics help boxers with brain trauma?
Hunter S. Tompson
Mexico’s Supreme Court rules personal marijuana possession legal, again
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán
Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Dutch Ecstasy “Shop”
MDMA
LSD could help alcoholics stop drinking, AA founder believed
Mick Lynch
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What is The Drug Science 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.