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Psychedelics Can’t be Tested Using Conventional Clinical Trials
Should these drugs become part of medicine cabinets from San Francisco to America’s heartland, it will be high time to develop drug tests that control for the cultural diversity of this country’s doctors and patients.
Psymposia focuses on emerging science, stories, & social issues of psychedelics and drug reform, with our magazine, podcast, & events.
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New Reads
Caraballo & Norzi’s new film ‘Icaros: A Vision’ reinvents the aesthetic of psychedelics on screen.
An interview with Director Matteo Norzi. "We tried to re-invent the aesthetic of psychedelics, avoiding the clichés of the colorful motifs of the ’60s."
A Brief History of the Drug War
Why are some drugs legal and other drugs illegal? It's not based on science or the relative risks – but has everything to do with who is associated with them.
How Social and Climate Justice Activism is Psychedelic
As I became activated to defend something bigger than my own immediate welfare, a shift took place—a shift toward seeing reality as a singular entity as opposed to a bunch of disjointed parts.
The families in México who’ve experienced the real consequences of drug prohibition.
The families of the disappeared people have had to organize among themselves, do their own investigations, and push state agents such as the police, judges, and the general attorney to do their job.
Podcast
Ep 10 – Psychedelic Stories, Boulder, CO
Psymposia visits Boulder, CO on the Blue-Dot Tour.
Ep 09 – Stephen Gray
Lex talks with Stephen Gray, editor of the new book Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer’s Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally.
Ep 08 – Psychedelic Stories, Austin, TX
Psymposia visits Austin, TX on the Blue-Dot Tour.
Ep 07 – Rachel Harris
Lex talks with Dr. Rachel Harris about her book Listening to Ayahuasca: New Hope for Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Anxiety.
Upcoming Events
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May
Charleston, SC
Psychedelic Stories & Film Screening: Charleston, SC (Blue-Dot Tour)
Freehouse Brewery, 2895 Pringle St, Ste B, North Charleston, SC
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May
Nashville, TN
Psychedelic Stories & Film Screening: Nashville, TN (Blue-Dot Tour)
Nossi College of Art, 590 Cheron Rd, Nashville, TN
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June
Baltimore, MD
“Bad Trips” with Darrick May, Johns Hopkins
Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD
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June
Tyringham Hall, UK
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Featured Series
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 1: USA
Over the past few years, psychedelic societies have begun popping up all over the world. We interviewed some of the pioneers. First stop: USA.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 2: Europe
The internet is the light at the end of the tunnel.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 3: Mexico, Australia, and Israel
"The future will be awesome if we can strengthen and continue weaving the networks of networks so that our efforts are synergic and interconnected"
The Psychedelic Diversity Conversation
The Psychedelic Community Needs More Diversity. Let’s Talk About That
Any system without balanced diversity is subject to collapse and failure. In the current sociopolitical landscape, conversations that simultaneously call for diversity and push the collective bubbles of our social media echo-chambers are more important than ever.
