136. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology with Jenny Chapman and Dr Stephen Naulls

Tune into the latest episode of the Drug Science Podcast, where we talk to 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, a briefing for Parliament’ on the state of psychedelic research. They explore the remit of POST in highlighting objective, emerging scientific research, and how psychedelics have come into their focus. With backgrounds in biology and medicine, both Jenny and Stephen stress the interwoven nature of science and policy. Through this intersection, they highlight the policy levers holding psychedelic researchers back and what Parliament and the greater public can take from the POST brief. 

 

 

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Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

 

POST report on Psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health: Policy considerations, a briefing for Parliament

 

Psychedelic drugs to treat eating disorders

 

Psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

 

Psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat anxiety disorders

 

Psychedelic drugs to treat depression

 

Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction

 

POST Board

 

Fellowship opportunities 

 

POST All Reports

 

Knowledge Exchange Unit – KEU

 

Horizon Scanning

 

Ketamine

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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.