NeuroSight is a social enterprise whose purpose is to reduce drug-related harms and associated deaths. NeuroSight was born from its sister brand, Drugs and Me, a free educational website that allows individuals to make informed decisions about drugs. We realised that a bottom-down approach was not going to be enough to safeguard people from drug harms and so formed NeuroSight to be able to help implement the type of top-down approach that enables a safe environment within any organisation.

Our Story

During our time at Drugs and Me, various organisations approached us to enquire about practices based on harm reduction and how we could help them protect people from drug-related harm. Following our conversations and listening to their needs, we came up with a model that combined research, education and policy. The idea was to improve the evidence base to understand behaviours, attitudes and beliefs around drugs, use this evidence to create a supportive environment, and educate all relevant stakeholders on drug-related matters.

Our journey has so far been challenging but rewarding. The impact of COVID-19 made it more difficult for organisations to prioritise drug-related issues, while drug use and problematic habits were mostly on the rise. At the same time, we witnessed what was achievable with NeuroSight. We saw that it was possible for an organisation that had a drug-related death on its premises every year to stop this happening. We saw organisations change their drug policy from “zero tolerance” to “harm reduction”. We saw innovative practices based on harm reduction to be designed from scratch in collaboration with all stakeholders.

We’re hopeful that harm reduction will become more accepted and, in turn, the lives that are saved will fuel the conversation around drug policy and best practices. It is our mission to spear-head this movement and create a safer environment for everyone.

Our Vision

Our vision is to ensure every organisation is equipped to keep individuals safe from drug-related harm and prevent avoidable deaths.