EPISODE · Nov 26, 2024 · 57 MIN
Meet Prof David Nutt and find out how cannabis is radically changing lives
from Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
The medicinal cannabis episode In the UK, cannabis is illegal for recreational use and is classified as a Class B drug. Dr Sophie is not endorsing recreational drug use – and people should chat to their GP for guidance on any disease or disorder. Dr. Sophie and Prof David discuss: • Alfie Dingley’s story • Cannabis and multiple sclerosis • Cannabis and cancer • CBD / THC ratios • Cannabis and glaucoma • Funding and studies • Getting a UK prescription • Supply chain • GP training • Dosing • The T21 Clinic • Risks and side effects • The financial discussion • Big pharma • Costs • Support and guidance Here’s are some links to David’s book “Cannabis (seeing through the smoke): The New Science of Cannabis and Your Health” https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/professor-david-nutt/cannabis-seeing-through-the-smoke/9781529360509/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cannabis-seeing-through-smoke-Science/dp/1529360498/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= TIMES review https://www.thetimes.com/article/cannabis-seeing-through-the-smoke-by-david-nutt-review-bmxrws3n8 Here’s the Drug Science website: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/ Follow Prof David on Twitter / X here: https://x.com/ProfDavidNutt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Follow / listen to the Drug Science podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-drug-science-podcast/id1474603382 Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ This podcast was produced by https://thepodcastpeople.co/ Co-host: https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast. Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off. This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.
What this episode covers
For anyone with anxiety, epilepsy, MS (and more), this episode will be a powerful listen. Did you know you can get a legal prescription in the UK? This ep explores the law, the science, and getting access.
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