Is Alcohol Deadlier Than Drugs? This Is The Most Dangerous Drug! Drug Myths Exposed. Professor David Nutt.

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina is joined by Professor David Nutt, a renowned drug researcher, psychiatrist, and former chief drug advisor to the UK government. Known for his bold stance on drug policy reform, Professor Nutt sheds light on the facts and fiction of drugs, the untapped potential of psychedelics, and reveals the factors shaping current drug policies.  Professor David Nutt’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelics-Revolutionary-Change-Life_A-Expert/dp/0306835282 Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod  (00:00) Intro (01:10) Why David Believes Drug Policies Are Fundamentally Flawed (07:12) The Impact of Drugs At Different Ages (08:49) How To Talk To Kids About Drugs (10:16) Media Backlash Against Drug Reform (15:54) Can Psychedelics Cure Addiction? (20:49) Understanding Drug Classifications (25:07) How Politics Shape Drug Policies (27:06) Shopify Ad (28:06) Ranking Substances By Danger (31:18) The Hidden Risks Of Cannabis Use (34:16) How Psychedelics Can Revolutionise Treatment (39:12) Psilocybin’s Potential To Treat Mental Health (40:30) The Future of Drug Reform (43:06) Deciding Drug Policy (45:22) The Counties Getting It Right (49:50) Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (50:32) Ecstasy Myths (57:47) How To Change Lives (59:42) Safe Alcohol Consumption (01:02:29 Alcohol and Driving Sponsored by: Shopify - Shopify.co.uk/DAVINA   SetArtwork provided by Kimi Zoet. Enquiries: kimizoet.artsales@gmail.com https://g2ul0.app.link/oQMAPbdSGNb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices