Background on psychedelics

Here you will find a whole suite of background information on psychedelics from discussion, to research, to policy. This is by no means an exhaustive list but something to get you started.

Psychedelic Alpha - Psychedelic Alpha is an independent newsletter and community that strives to empower a diverse constellation of individuals and organisations with the knowledge, network and nuance to make an impact within the field of psychedelic medicine and beyond.

MAPS – Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.

MIND Foundation - The MIND Foundation is a European non-profit science and education organization that promotes psychedelic research and therapy.

Michael Pollan -  has been writing books and articles about the places where the human and natural worlds intersect. As part of the background to his book How to Change your Mind: The New Science on Psychedelics he provides a useful library of resources on his website on psychedelics.

The Beckley Foundation is a UK-based NGO and think tank that pioneers psychedelic research to drive evidence-based drug policy reform.