Psychedelic Resources

Psychedelic research is pointing to the potential for new treatment options for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Psychedelic-assisted therapies are experiential medicines, healing occurs through the interaction of pharmacology and phenomenology, within a therapeutic context. When appropriately supported, psychedelics facilitate pivotal mental states which can enhance psychological self-agency and wellbeing. This talk will highlight the … Continued

Wednesday 6th September 2017 – A trip through the garden: plant based presentations Cameron Francis Principal Consultant – Dovetail There are a wide variety of substances occurring in the natural environment. Some plants and mushrooms have long histories of use in different cultures. This presentation will provide an overview of a small selection of naturally … Continued

Several commentators have described a current renaissance in psychedelic research. This presentation will cover the colourful past of psychedelic research in medicine which is interwoven with personal, professional and political themes as well as the present of psychedelic research in mental health and addiction worldwide and in Australia. The presentation will end with a discussion … Continued

Could psychedelics help us heal from trauma and mental illnesses? Researcher Rick Doblin has spent the past three decades investigating this question, and the results are promising. In this fascinating dive into the science of psychedelics, he explains how drugs like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA affect your brain — and shows how, when paired with … Continued

The Psychedelic Experience is an instruction manual intended for use during sessions involving psychedelic drugs. Started as early as 1962 in Zihuatanejo, the book was finally published in August 1964. The Psychedelic Experience was authored by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner and Richard Alpert, all of whom took part in experiments investigating the therapeutic and spiritual possibilities of drugs … Continued

Music is crucial in psychedelic therapy. In these scientifically-approved tripping playlists, each song has its own therapeutic outcome. In 2018, a paper from Beckley/Imperial on psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression revealed that a well-planned playlist can serve as a therapeutic guide, leading the patient gently through emotional experiences and toward a beneficial outcome’.  “Crucially, the nature of … Continued

This video drama is presented by MAPS – the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. We provide four basic principles to help someone having a difficult psychedelic experiences: 1. Create a safe space 2. Sit, don’t guide 3. Talk through, don’t talk down 4. Difficult is not necessarily bad MAPS mission is to develop MDMA, LSD, … Continued

The concepts and tools provided in this manual are applicable to diverse situations and environments where people may be using psychedelic substances. This includes festivals, parties, music venues, and home settings. The content of the manual is part of the Zendo Project volunteer training. To view the manual follow the link > Zendo Project Manual

The practice of working with psychedelics for healing or spiritual purposes is not new. Many indigenous traditions have used “sacred medicines” in ceremonial healing and spiritual contexts for centuries and underground therapists have been working with psychedelics in healing practices for decades. There are many different approaches and medicines (and combinations of medicines) used in … Continued

This is a community compiled list from reddit of cool sites to visit while you’re tripping and/or bored. The list will grow as more interesting sites are found out and suggested. But for now, enjoy and have fun! 1. Music orbit visualizer 2. Falling Visualizer 3. Weavesilk Interactive Generative Art Maker 4. Sandbox art 5. Spiral Art Creator 6. Stroll through … Continued

This list includes original research and reviews of literature about psychedelic compounds (such as LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA), with a strong focus on research in humans. This collection exists to present a broad survey of the currently available literature, and to introduce readers to the clinical psychedelic research literature. Readers may wish to investigate the reference … Continued