David Nutt

David Nutt is a British psychiatrist and neuroscientist known for his research on drugs and addiction. He gained prominence for questioning existing drug policies and advocating for evidence-based approaches to drug classification and use. Nutt served as the chair of neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and was formerly the head of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs in the UK. His controversial views challenge traditional perceptions of recreational drugs, arguing that some, like MDMA and psilocybin, could have medical benefits. He emphasizes the need for rational drug policy grounded in scientific research.