Harry Sumnall Email & Phone Number

I undertake research on a wide range of controlled-drug related topics - from pre-clinical studies to policy analysis - but have a particular specialism in young people’s drug use, and prevention interventions. My funded research programmes have examined the evidence base for interventions and the mechanisms of implementing them, including guidelines and quality standards. Other current work includes research into public stigma towards people who use drugs, public support for drug policy, psychedelic microdosing, alcohol marketing, and the development and evaluation of interventions and support services for people at higher risk of drug-related harm. I regularly contribute to UK and international practice and policy initiatives, and undertake consultancies for organisations, agencies, and government departments internationally. I approach industry contacts on a case-by-case basis and will avoid any perceived conflicts of interest. I am regularly invited to discuss drug use topics in the (inter)national media, and provide expert, balanced and evidence-led explanations of complex, and sometimes controversial, topics. I was a Member of the UK Government Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs between 2011-2019, a Board Member and Past-President of the European Society for Prevention Research (2010-2019). I am a scientific advisor to the MIND Foundation (Germany), and a Scientific Advisory Group member for the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). I am a member of the NIHR Public Health Research Programme funding committee. I am a founding Steering Commitee Member of the UK Anti-Stigma Network.