Rethinking Attitudes to Drugs & Addiction with Mark Sweeney

On this week's episode we dive deep into the world of addiction, harm reduction, and attitudes to drugs with Mark Sweeney, an experienced pharmacist, independent prescriber, and PhD researcher at Imperial College London Department of Brain Sciences. Mark’s groundbreaking work explores how psychedelic therapy could transform addiction treatment, offering hope and healing to those in need. With years of clinical practice and personal passion, Mark also advocates for evidence-based policies and harm reduction strategies, volunteering with drug checking organisations like The Loop to make drug use safer and more informed. From the staggering societal impact of alcohol to the untapped potential of psychedelics, Mark unpacks addiction as a complex interplay of biology, behaviour, and social systems—proving it’s not as black-and-white as it seems.