The Drugreporter Podcast

Psychedelics are the master keys to unlocking hidden potentials in our brains, claims Gül Dölen, a Turkish-American neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley.  Most of my readers have probably seen colourful brain scan images that aim to represent changes in brain activity corresponding to the altered perception and cognition associated with psychedelic use. But can we really say that these regi...

At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we spoke with Diego Andrés Lugo-Vivas about the impact of the Drug War in Colombia and how the philosophy of harm reduction could be applied to the coca leaf. We explored the following topics: What is the significance of HR25 taking place in Colombia? Which region of Colombia are you from? Can the philosophy of harm reduction be applied to the i...

More than a thousand harm reduction professionals gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to attend the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference. Listen to the closing speeches here! Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram...

More than a thousand harm reduction professionals gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to attend the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference. Watch the opening speeches at the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference (HR25) Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): h...

More than a thousand harm reduction professionals gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, to attend the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference. Watch Drugreporter's recap video here! Sowing Change to Harvest Justice – this was the slogan of the 2025 conference. It is a message that resonates strongly in an age when injustice is rife across the globe. Democracies are faltering, the rule of law and the...

At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we spoke with Catherine Cook from Harm Reduction International about the state of harm reduction funding and the global impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts under Trump. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://w...

At the 28th Harm Reduction International Conference, we had the chance to speak with Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance in the United States, about the present and future of drug policy during Donald Trump’s second term as president. Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugr...

Interview with Rosalind Watts, PHD, Clinical Psychologist, Founder of ACER Integration, UK.Filmed at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2024 in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://open-foundation.org/ https://www.facebook.com/OPEN.fndn https://www.instagram.com/icpr_conference/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/open-foundation https://www....

Interview with  Jamila Hokanson, MD, Psychiatrist, Psychedelics Researcher & Clinical Instructor, Yale University School of Medicine. Filmed at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2024 in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://open-foundation.org/ https://www.facebook.com/OPEN.fndn https://www.instagram.com/icpr_conference/ https://www.li...

Interview with Janis Phelps, PHD, Professor, Director, Clinical Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, California Institute of Integral Studies, Discover Workshops, USA.Filmed at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2024 in Haarlem, The Netherlands.  https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://open-foundation.org/ https://www.facebook.com/OPEN.fndn https://www.in...

Each year, the UNODC reports an estimated half a million drug-related deaths - deaths that could be prevented with well-funded harm reduction services and an enabling political and legislative environment that provides care and support for people who use drugs, instead of punishment. This side event was organised by the International Drug Policy Consortium. This is also the main recommendation of...

The Trump administration's slashing of foreign aid is already having a devastating impact on harm reduction and HIV services around the world. But the harmful effects extend far beyond that. Drugreporter interviewed key experts at the annual UN drugs meeting, the CND in Vienna, to provide a clear picture of the real impacts. The chapters: 00:00 Setting the scene: The 68th Commission on Narcotic Dr...

ROBERT SCHOEVERS, MD, PHD is Professor of Psychiatry at the University Medical Center in Groningen, The Netherlands. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 Please introduce yourself and your work! 6:47 How do you see the future potential of the therapeutic use of keta...

PETER GASSER, MD is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist in Switzerland. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 Please introduce yourself and your work! 0:54 What brought you into this field? 1:52 Why are therapists interested in psychedelics? 3...

AMANDA FEILDING is the Executive Director of the Beckley Foundation in the UK. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 You were one of the first persons who discovered the role of the cardiovascular system of the brain in the psychoactive effec...

ERNARDO KASTRUP, PHD is Philosopher and Founder of the Essential Foundation in the Netherlands. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands.  https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 What is your criticism about the interpretation of brain imaging studies? 1:31 What is a universal consciou...

MICHIEL VAN ELK, PhD is Associate Professor of Psychology at the Leiden University, Netherlands. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 Please introduce yourself and your work! 0:31 What are altered states of consciousness? 2:10 Why do altered...

Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 1:00 What's the potential of psychedelics in psychotherapy? 2:49 Do professionals need specific training to work with psychedelics? 4:28 Some professionals may be concerned that psychedelics can induce psychos...

HOUMAN FARZIN, MD is a Palliative Care Physician at the McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebo...

MONNICA WILLIAMS, PhD is Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 Please introduce yourself and your work! 0:35 We are at a psychedelic conference that is predomi...

DAVID NUTT, PhD is Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at the Imperial College London, UK. Recorded at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research David Nutt (ICPR) 2022, in Haarlem, The Netherlands. https://www.icpr-conference.com/ https://drugreporter.net Questions: 0:00 Intro 0:05 What will be the heritage of this psychedelic renaissance? 2:26 Can the pharmaceutical industry use p...

1. Part one The mayor of the City of Amsterdam invites cities, European and international stakeholders to join her in the pursuit of a more just and humane drug policy. The satellite event delves into how controlled regulation can provide solutions and how initial experiments can be wisely designed and sensibly executed. The event builds on the outcomes of the Dealing with Drugs Conference in Janu...

Cities are at the forefront when it comes to the development and implementation of innovative health, social and drug policy responses.. They are “the places where both problems emerge and solutions are found” and are hotspots for identifying new drug patterns, social disparities, and healthcare needs, profoundly impacting the lives of urban residents. Moreover, cities often serve as pioneers, off...

People who use drugs and other marginalised groups, such as people experiencing homelessness, sex workers or migrants, are disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis epidemics. With stigma, discrimination, and criminalisation aggravating health disparities, these communities experience limited access to health services and higher prevalenceof infectious diseases compared to th...

The session "Harm Reduction in the War in Ukraine" will explore innovative strategies developed to address the complex challenges posed by the war on Ukraine. Drawing on research and fieldwork, the session will examine the war's impact on drug use trends, healthcare disruptions, and illicit markets. It will also highlight the resilience of harm reduction services in engaging key populations, ensur...