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Hosted by Barod · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 60 episodes
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Drugs Unwrapped is a podcast brought to you by Barod. Does an addictive personality exist? What's it like to overdose? Is taking drugs part of growing up? How does the war on drugs affect those that use substances? Each episode will ask a question and be debated by those at the front face of treatment services, supporting people affected by substance use.We will also hear personal life stories from those who have used drugs. Nothing is off limits.
Barod hosts Drugs Unwrapped: The Podcast, a society show with 60 episodes published.
In this episode, we are joined by Mark Tudor, co-founder of Substancy . Mark has worked in the harm reduction field for over 30 years, but most recently has established Substancy, a social enterprise that aims to develop
We are joined by Sarah, CAVDAS Alliance Manager, to shed light on what trauma-informed practice is and why it matters. Sarah has led Barod's journey towards becoming a trauma-informed organisation and has played a key ro
In this episode, we are joined by Liberty Musungo, Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs) Lead for Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS). Liberty takes us through what IPEDs are and how they work on the body. We a
In this Learning at Work Week special, we are joined by Barod's Operations Manager, Sian, to discuss how we can move from being non-stigmatising, to actively challenging and becoming anti-stigma. In this episode we discu
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carrie Hamilton and Michael Wakelyn-Green, from the Green Party Drug Policy Working Group, to explore the party's proposed approach to drug policy. With recent focus on their long-te
In this episode, we’re joined by leading neuropsychopharmacologist, Professor David Nutt, for a deep dive into the human brain and its relationship with drugs. We discuss whether our brains are built to consume drugs; wh
**This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on the 17th February 2026** Our 9th webinar within our Manifesto Sessions webinar series focused on Enhanced Harm Reduction Centres (EHRCs). As part of our ‘Setting the
In this episode, we are joined by Lucy da Silva, recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring businesswomen. Lucy is the co-founder and CEO of Silva Wellness in London, which provides ketamine lozenge support for ind
**This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on 27th January 2026** Our 8th webinar in our Manifesto Sessions webinar series focused on community drug checking services. As part of our ‘Setting the blueprint for a
In this episode, we’re joined by Ollie, who had his bladder removed at just 24 after long-term ketamine use. Now the founder of Ketamine Support Wales, Ollie shares his eight-year journey — from first trying ketamine at
We are joined by Lisa, a trainer within the Gwent N-Gage young person's service, to discuss all things cannabis. Lisa talks us through whether people can become dependent upon cannabis, the use of cali packs, the role of
*This was originally recorded as a webinar on Monday 8th December 2025* Our 7th webinar within our Manifesto Sessions webinar series focused on the specific alcohol exclusion clause within the Equality Act (2010). As par
When should we start talking to kids about drugs? Why are drugs often a tricky subject for parents and caregivers to talk about with their children? We are joined by Angharad, team leader for the young persons service in
**This was originally recorded as a webinar on Thursday 6th November 2025** Our 6th webinar within our Manifesto Sessions webinar series focused on young people. As part of our ‘Setting the blueprint for a more equal and
***This was originally recorded as a webinar on Monday 20th October 2025***Our 5th webinar within our Manifesto Sessions webinar series focused on trauma informed practice. As part of our ‘Setting the blueprint for a mor
Rob and Jamie discuss the recently published drug-related death statistics for England and Wales, that were released on Friday 17th October 2025. Across the two nations, the figure hit records levels again for the 12th c
In this episode, we are joined by Meg Jones, Director of New Business and Services at Cranstoun. Meg boasts a wealth of experience and expertise within policing, policy, and social justice and was previously Head of Poli
*This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on the 25th September 2025* The fourth webinar of The Manifesto Sessions, discusses safer inhalation devices (SIDs), often referred to as crack pipes. As part of our ‘Se
We are joined by Mike, a door supervisor at the Live Lounge in Cardiff, and Anna, the Young Persons Service Manager at Cardiff and the Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS). Mike discusses his experiences of working on
*This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on the 1st September 2025* The third webinar of The Manifesto Sessions, discusses the Drug Overdose Good Samaritan Act. Such legislation has been implemented across Cana
David Nutt
Professor of neuropsychopharmacology · Imperial College London
1 appearance on this show
Meg Jones
Director of New Business and Services · Max Leads Digital
1 appearance on this show
Liberty Musungo
Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service
1 appearance on this show
Sian
Barod
1 appearance on this show
Michael Wakelyn-Green
Green Party Drug Policy Working Group
1 appearance on this show
Lucy da Silva
Silva Wellness
1 appearance on this show
Ollie
Ketamine Support Wales
1 appearance on this show
Lisa
Gwent N-Gage young person's service
1 appearance on this show
Cath
Gwent N-Gage
1 appearance on this show
Angharad
Choices
1 appearance on this show
Anna
Cardiff and the Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS)
1 appearance on this show
Mike
Live Lounge Cardiff
1 appearance on this show
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