Finding strength in grief: The Lakemans 10 years on Ray has released an album to mark the 10 year anniversary of the death of his two sons to an ecstasy overdose Ray is committed to ensuring that their deaths help to change the system in the future. manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m…

In a society so geared towards passive consumption, learning how to make a thing can bring you great joy. Knit a blanket, bake cakes from scratch, draw a portrait, carve a table. Instead of buying it with one click, make it with your hands.

I am grateful for the existence of public libraries and free museums. If we want more artists and authors, we must give young people a chance to be inspired, to see what it is possible create if they master their artistic skills.

NEW: Today, I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Alcohol is the 3rd leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., contributing to about 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths each year.

Important review on PTSD, substance use and emotional regulation from Alice May Bowen (Society for the Study of Addiction funded PhD). Big subject to review with plenty yet to be understood about the relationship between those factors: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15…

Transform's Martin sharing Pat's story in parliament to call for safer drug consumption sites in the UK "Pat would ask people to look her in the eye and say that criminalising her son, who was abused as a child, was the right approach, rather than giving him help and support"

Ep1:S3 - Addiction Audio podcast ➡️'#Alcohol + the pleasure of intoxication' with Dr Elle Wadsworth and James Nicholls. Listen here: shows.acast.com/addiction-au...

New report on stigma and language around drug & alcohol use by #AntiStigmaNetwork. Language shapes how we see & treat people, this guide helps organisations be more mindful & navigate stigma without shutting down conversations. Read & download: antistigmanetwork.org.uk/blog/another-l…

Important conversation! 👀💊 Decriminalisation is key to protecting young people who use drugs. Don’t miss this workshop! 📢✊ #HarmReduction #Decriminalisation #YPWUD #HumanRights

📢Do you or a family member have #KidneyDisease, #HighBloodPressure or #Diabetes? 📒 We would like to hear about what information or education you have received about your #kidneys - what was good & what could be improved! 🔗app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/phas… 🙌Thank you! 🫘#CKD #DKD

This Friday 12pm-2pm: Deep dive into Mephedrone 👇💊

Loved talking with these wonderful human rights experts from ICEERS. I learned a great deal.

Interested in learning how psychedelics can help with PTSD and personal growth? Join us on June 11th for an evening of science, stories, & strategies behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. 📍 Swanage, UK Tickets are running low: dandelion.events/e/t4a8o

🧠 Free online seminar tomorrow! How does drug policy shape mental health treatment + research? Join David Nutt & Dr Anne Katrin Schlag as they unpack the legacy of drug laws on psychiatry and explore how #psychedelics could help revolutionise the field. crimeinmind.co.uk/reminder-recen…

Don't miss this phenomenal seminar on Wednesday The University of Manchester: “Psychedelics & Trauma Recovery in Elite Athletes” 🧠⚡️ Chaired by Jo Neill, with world-leading experts incl. Prof Sara Tai & Prof David Nutt! 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychedelics… Drug Science #psychedelics #traumarecovery

Thank u Iram!! Look forward to seeing some of you there. An absolute stellar line up of expert speakers and personal stories of healing from elite athletes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in sports science, mental health, neuroscience, or psychedelic research to hear from pioneers in the field. 📍 University of Manchester 📅 July 2nd, 2025 (TODAY 2PM!) 🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychedelics…