David Nutt

David Nutt

neuropsychopharmacologist United Kingdom

David Nutt is a neuropsychopharmacologist and professor at Imperial College London, known for his work on the effects of drugs on the brain and for advocating for harm reduction strategies regarding drug policy. He was notably dismissed as a government advisor in 2009 for stating that certain illegal drugs are less harmful than legal substances like alcohol. Nutt is also a co-founder of GABA Labs, which produces Sentia, a non-alcoholic beverage designed to enhance sociability by mimicking the relaxing effects of alcohol through GABA stimulation.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,110
Power
92$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,110 $210,000 92$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,110 $210,000 92$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: David Nutt is a professor of neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and leads a team that created the functional drink Sentia. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The science behind Gaba: Can this naturally occurring substance give you the same buzz as alcohol?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof David Nutt, of Imperial College London, is one of the creators of Sentia and has been researching alcohol alternatives ever since he was fired as a government adviser on drug policy in 2009. 7

The Guardian: ‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety? | Life and style