Mat Southwell

Mat Southwell has been researching drug trends and policy responses for the past 20 years. He was a professional head of NHS drug services before coming out publicly as a drug user

Ketamine: Living in dreams, managing the realities

Ketamine is often perceived as a novelty drug which seems to have emerged out of nowhere with a catastrophic set of health and social consequences. Instead of repeating the mistake of further criminalising its users, the Government is urged to take a more enlightened approach to the growing ketami

By Mat Southwell and Lana Durjava

/ 29 Sep 2013

Was Margaret Thatcher right about drugs?

Following a drug policy conference held in the House of Lords last week, prominent figures, including the former head of MI5, called on the UK Government to consider legalising drugs. Current policy creates misery and criminalises individuals and communities. Mat Southwell calls for a return to th

By Mat Southwell

/ 21 Nov 2011