Drug Science Journal

Drug Science publishes peer reviewed research, reports, and articles to provide clear, evidence-based information without political or commercial interference.

Authors Michael A. White, Nicholas R. Burns Published December 13, 2021 The development of drug driving policies should rest on sound epidemiological …

Authors Jeremy Roscoe, Olivia Lozy Published March 16, 2022 Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive chemical produced by various species of mushroom, …

Authors Plinio M Ferreira, David Nutt Published April 25, 2022 In 2015 and 2016, during the debates that culminated in The Psychoactive …

Authors Fabian Pitter Steinmetz, Maja Kohek Published May 3, 2022 Background The supply chains addressing the global demand for major recreational drugs …

Authors Sam Gandy, Valérie Bonnelle, Edward Jacobs, David Luke Published May 16, 2022 Abstract Creativity, that is the creation of ideas or …

Authors Carissa Paz Dioquino Published May 16, 2022 Abstract The drug policy in the Philippines is written as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs …

Authors Cathal T Gallagher Published July 11, 2022 Abstract The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (MDRs) create exemptions to the offences of …

Authors Matthew Robinson Published July 18, 2022 Abstract The objective of this paper is to examine definitions of the terms “drug,” “drug …

Authors MaryKate Duska, Jared M. Rhoads, Elizabeth C. Saunders, Tracy Onega Published July 25, 2022 Objective To examine the relative changes in …

Authors Petter Grahl Johnstad Published July 25, 2022 Abstract Researchers have associated cannabis use with risk for psychosis, cognitive impairment, and traffic …

Authors Michael A White, Nicholas R Burns Published August 15, 2022 Abstract The prosecution of cannabis-presence driving offences (in the absence of …

Authors FL Smith, JC Neill and V Wainwright Published September 7, 2022 Abstract Veterans are at increased risk of experiencing symptoms of …

Authors Plinio M Ferreira, Adam R Winstock, Anne Katrin Schlag, Brigitta Brandner, David Nutt,  Graeme Henderson, Ian Miller, Jan Van Amsterdam, Lawrence …

Authors Christina Sagioglou, Matthias Forstmann Published October 2, 2022 Abstract Lifetime psychedelic substance use has previously been linked to nature relatedness and …

Authors Rosalind Gittins, Joseph Tay Wee Teck, and Anna Madill Published October 26, 2022 Abstract There is concern regarding gender differences in …

Authors Christopher Humphries Published November 14th, 2022 This narrative review describes the background to the introduction of the UK Psychoactive Substances Act …

Authors Peter Sunderland, David J Nutt, and Anne Katrin Schlag Published March 14th, 2023 Prescribed cannabinoids are legal in the UK and …

Authors Alfred Balston, Kuljit Hunjan, and Michael J Kelleher Published April 6th, 2023 Background Various detoxification regimens are used for gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) …

Authors Kellen Russoniello, Sheila P. Vakharia, Jules Netherland, Theshia Naidoo, Haven Wheelock, Tera Hurst and Saba Rouhani Published April 6th, 2023 Abstract …

Authors Jaden Brandt Published April 25th, 2023 Abstract The unprecedented progress in the science and clinical investigation of psychedelic medicine will require …

Authors Michael T Lynskey, Anne K Schlag, Alkyoni Athanasiou-Fragkouli, David Badcock and David J Nutt Published May 2nd, 2023 Abstract Medicinal cannabis …

Authors Meg J. Spriggs, Ashleigh Murphy-Beiner, Roberta Murphy, Julia Bornemann, Hannah Thurgur and Anne K. Schlag. Published May 11, 2023 Abstract The …

Authors Michael A White and Nicholas R Burns Published May 25, 2023 Abstract This is the second of two closely related systematic …

Authors Kylie O’Brien, Justin Beilby, Michelle Frans, Michael Lynskey, Michael Barnes, Mihindu Jayasuriya, Alkyoni Athanasiou-Fragkouli, Philip Blair and David Nutt Published May …

Authors Paul McCrone, Henry Fisher, Clare Knight, Rebecca Harding, Anne K. Schlag, David J. Nutt and Joanna C. Neill Published June 2, …

Authors Adriana D’Arienzo and Giorgio Samorini Published June 6, 2023 Abstract In recent years, the historical record of psychedelic therapy in Europe …

Authors Sean M Viña and Amanda L Stephens Published June 23, 2023 Abstract Although there is a growing support for the use …

Authors Jon Waldron, Meryem Grabski, Tom P Freeman, Margriet Van Laar and Valerie Curran Published July 4, 2023 Background Cannabis was rescheduled …

Authors Antonio Metastasio, Silvio Mignogna, Riccardo Paci, Milena Mancini, Fabio Melelli, Enrico Lando, Ornella Corazza and Giovanni Stanghellini Published July 31, 2023 …

Authors Benjamin A. Korman Published July 31, 2023 Abstract Rising international migration, paired with increasing public support for far-right political parties, poses …

Authors Anoek S Van Vugt, Josjan Zijlmans, Ramon Lindauer and Levi Van Dam Published September 1, 2023 Background PTSD in adolescence causes …

Authors Zakaria Belrhiti and Fatima Zohra Serghini Published September 1, 2023 Background Worldwide, approximately there are 15.6 million people who inject drugs. …

Authors Petter Grahl Johnstad Published September 6, 2023 Abstract This perception of harmfulness has a long medical history, but recent research indicates …

Authors Octavian Dixon Ritchie, Cameron N Donley and Gabrielle Dixon Ritchie Published September 6, 2023 Background On February 3, 2023, the Therapeutic …

Authors Petra Salisbury and Darren Hill Published December 23, 2024 Abstract This paper discusses the topic of safer injecting facilities with those …

Authors Rosalind Gittins, Roya Vaziri, and Ian Maidment Published November 16, 2023 Introduction Over the counter and prescription-only medication misuse is of …

Authors Harjeev Kour Sudan, Andy Man Yeung Tai, Jane Kim and Reinhard Michael Krausz Published November 19, 2023 Introduction The Dark Web …

Authors Tom Cooney and Fiona Measham Published November 22, 2023 Abstract The exact number of drug-related deaths at UK music festivals in …

Authors Sean Matthew Viña Published January 9, 2024 Abstract Although there is a growing support for the protective factor of psychedelics to …

Authors Shreya Malde and Naumih M Noah Published January 31, 2024 Abstract Over time there has been an increase in access to …

Authors Torsten Passie Published February 22, 2024 Abstract The emergence of a so-called psychedelic renaissance has been proposed to characterize the revival …

Authors Simon GD Ruffell, Sam Gandy, WaiFung Tsang, Rono Lopez, Nathan O’Rourke, Arsalan Akhtar, Nige Netzband, Jack Hollingdale, Daniel Perkins and Jerome …

Authors Ksenia Cassidy, CJ Healy, Eva Henje and Wendy D’Andrea Published March 20, 2024 Abstract Challenging experiences in ayahuasca use, childhood trauma, …

Authors Alex Stevens, Niamh Eastwood and Kirstie Douse Published March 24, 2024 Abstract In this review article, we develop the case for …

Authors Prof David J Nutt Imperial College London; Drug Science d.nutt@imperial.ac.uk Tadeusz Hawrot PAREA Peter Hunt Mind Medicine Australia Dr Anne Katrin …

Authors Jai Whelan, Geoff Noller, and Ryan D Ward Published August 19, 2024 Introduction The prevalence of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) consumption is relatively …

Authors David J Nutt, Tadeusz Hawrot, Peter Hunt and Anne Katrin Schlag Published October 10, 2024 Introduction MDMA (now called midomafetamine by …

Authors Kimberly I Chew and Jacqueline L von Salm Published September 25, 2024 Abstract This paper delves into the crucial yet complex …

Authors Hallie Heeg, Ana Morari, Michael Lynskey and John JD Turner Published September 25, 2024 Background In the UK, there are over …

Authors Phil Dalgarno and Steve O’Rawe Published October 29, 2024 Abstract This article discusses the introduction of the safe drug consumption facility …