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Richard G. Alexander is an assistant professor at the Willem Pompe Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology at Utrecht University. He has a background in the Royal Marines Commandos, transitioning into academia after earning his Bachelor of Criminology from Manchester Metropolitan University with honors. He has furthered his studies with two master's degrees, one in Global Criminology from Utrecht University and another in Social Research Methods from the University of Kent, both achieved with cum laude distinction. His doctoral research focused on the narrative meanings associated with psychedelic drug use in non-clinical contexts, contributing to the broader discussion surrounding the current psychedelic renaissance. As a researcher, Richard is primarily interested in the sociocultural dynamics of drugs, exploring how drug use and users are perceived and understood within society.
Department of Psychology