Jo Neill
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Prof of Psychopharmacology. Chair of the Drug Science Medical Psychedelics Working Group. Psychedelic medicine, drug discovery for psychiatry.
Manchester, UK
Joined July 2013
Delighted to be chairing this event. What a brilliant line-up! Look forward to seeing some of you there....
Join our CEO @keithjabraham in Plymouth on 22 October for “Pathways to Recovery: The Science of Psychedelics”, speaking alongside an incredible panel 🎟 Tickets £10 - proceeds go to HHPUK and @Drug_Science 👉 Book here: https://t.co/O9ejZZCDBt
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Can medical cannabis help people sleep better — even when sleep isn’t the main reason for treatment? New Project Twenty21 data suggests prescribed cannabinoids may improve not only primary conditions, but also quality of life through better sleep. https://t.co/VAjqObUYvx
drugscience.org.uk
Emerging research suggests that prescribed cannabinoids may improve sleep quality both among people with formal diagnoses of insomnia and among those experiencing disturbed sleep in the context of...
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Excellent news!
The Green Party has backed the full reform of drug policy. “Well, I think voters are having to pay right now for a crime that happens, for the fact that people are in the illegal drug markets, for gangs that we see across county lines.” https://t.co/V44UDoPcL3
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Encouraging to see this recent UK Gov's Natural England commissioned report on the importance of nature connection, and also that it mentions our research @SamwiseGandy on the enhanced wellbeing & connection to nature derived from psychedelic experiences https://t.co/B53SwmLnmN
publications.naturalengland.org.uk
This briefing focuses on the evidence for connection to nature and is one of a series that summarises evidence of the links between the natural environment and a range of outcomes. They are based on...
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Date for ur diaries folks! Stellar line up of experts. Note the 2PM start (not the usual 12PM). Really looking forward to learning more about such an important topic. Bring ur Qs!
🚨New webinar🚨 #StreetDrugsDiscussion: Women and Drugs 2pm GMT Fri 24th Oct 2025 - Pls share retweet and sign up https://t.co/x2CvxoLcwS
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The overdose crisis in the US demands innovation in both policy & medical technology. A new article explores how frameworks designed to mitigate substance use are actually restricting the R&D of reversal agents and drug-delivery devices🔬 https://t.co/YtdjIr2QMm
drugscience.org.uk
The current mechanisms in the United States to research and develop novel reversal agents for substances that can lead to overdose are restricted by regulations placed on the pharmaceutical industry.
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Absolutely loved hosting this street drugs discussions webinar. So much to learn about what happens in prisons. Such a huge need for reform and funding for education.
ICYMI: The panel discussion is now available to watch at https://t.co/9OI0kVrmHY 🙏
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high tolerance housing works in Norway - now needed in UK https://t.co/MivdZSUqz0. .
drugscience.org.uk
Every day, people who use drugs are forced into unsafe, rushed street injecting because most hostels and housing projects ban active drug use. The Voices of Sandwell project in the UK revealed a...
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🚨 New from the Drug Science Medical Psychedelics Working Group: a framework for standardised terminology in psychedelic medicine. From pharmacological classes to micro- vs macrodoses, this paper sets the groundwork for clinical + regulatory clarity. https://t.co/6WX6QBzBdZ
drugscience.org.uk
To date, there has been a lack of consensus in the field of psychedelic research regarding key terms. It is our hope that development of this lexicon can aid in translating findings across various...
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Northampton council proudly announcing they're spraying poison in the streets - to keep us 'safe' from weeds.
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Terminal diagnoses often bring profound emotional suffering. Profs @b_neuro & @profmq and Dr Laura Downey discuss the role of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in palliative care — and why the UK risks falling behind global progress 📑 https://t.co/Qp2uFkYwHt
drugscience.org.uk
Facing a terminal diagnosis is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Beyond the physical burden of illness, patients often experience anxiety, depression, insomnia, and existential distress – a...
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Brilliant news!! A real asset to the team.
Welcome to our latest ambassador. A veteran of Afghanistan, Chris has faced the challenges of trauma, homelessness & recovery. Today, he champions veterans’ access to alternative healing, including psychedelics as evidence-based options for trauma recovery. Welcome aboard, Chris!
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MDMA should be licensed for veterans with PTSD.🇬🇧 We agree with General Sir Nick Carter and that's why HHPUK campaigns for Compassionate Access to psychedelics for UK military and emergency services veterans. #PTSD #Veterans #Psychedelics Read more here:
spectator.co.uk
‘Stuff starts to get real, real quick,’ recalls former US Marine, Tyler Flanigan. An Iraqi sniper had just shot out the tyres of his truck and a key member of his team had been killed. ‘We were...
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This is fantastic folks, do have a listen!
🎙️ New on the DSP: renowned mycologist and educator Darren le Baron shares how he is spreading ethnomycology to the world — from connecting at-risk youth with horticulture to exposing the hidden history of psychedelic use in Africa 🌍 https://t.co/i65ZjGbARQ
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The latest episode of the DSP welcomes 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.’ https://t.co/Z2etEJj1uw
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Royal College of Psychiatrists calls for wider access to psychedelic treatments https://t.co/FLr1Vmd2aw via @ft
ft.com
UK professional body says use of MDMA and ketamine to manage mental health could take place in exceptional cases
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Come & learn all about psychedelics for treatment of addicton in Plymouth! Date Oct 22nd 7PM start feat: @ProfDavidNutt @profceliamorgan @HeroicHeartsUK & Sam Gandy. I'll be chairing. Thank you to Eden Clinic for hosting. See u there folks!
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Table 1. Active Constituents of 12 Dietary Supplements Marketed as Psychedelic Mushrooms https://t.co/dtEEpKy9z2
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Europe’s “Huge Breakthrough” in Access to Psychedelic Therapies https://t.co/gUDlKAMrQX via @Filtermag_org
filtermag.org
After almost three decades of psychopharmacological research—and having treated thousands of psychiatric patients with psychotropic drugs like antidepressants and antipsychotics—Dr. ...
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This December, I’ll be speaking at one of Europe’s most important events on psychedelic science, policy & investment. Join me at #PSYCHSymposium on 4 Dec in London: https://t.co/53VFLyQC2B @Drug_Science @PSYCHSymposium
psychsymposium.com
PSYCH Symposium is a one-day psychedelic conference in London on December 4th, exploring psychedelics through leading research, innovation, and insight.
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