After some of my discussions around psychedelics, I thought I'd point people towards some educational resources that I've found helpful in the past - most of these should be well-known - I'm just trying to throw something out there other than the usual suspects (e.g.: The Shroomery).
International/all-round
Erowid - One of the oldest remaining drug-information sites. Information is generally up-to-date, but remember, putting chemicals (even naturally occurring ones) in your body is like an investment: do your due diligence.
Zendo Project - runs psychedelic harm reduction support programs at major festivals in the US. (I'd love to volunteer with these guys one day.)
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) - One of the preeminant psychedelic research organisations - a wealth of information.
Psymposia - a leading educational media and events group for 'rethinking drugs'. Often a source of entertaining and thought-provoking articles.
Aussie focused
The Australian Psychedelic Society -
Is an organisation seeking to connect Australia’s psychedelic community to benefit, enjoy and contribute to their culture in a safe and supportive environment.
The APS is part of a global movement of psychedelic societies already established in places like the USA, UK and other European nations.
By creating a cohesive network, it is hoped that changes in drug policy, education and psychedelic use will be established based on evidence-based information, rather than fear-based propaganda.
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Media Watch - Have you read or seen a news story about drugs that is inaccurate, biased, overly panicky or just plain wrong? Report it to these guys, so they can set the record straight!
Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) - If you can get to this, you really (really) should!
For over a decade Entheogenesis Australis has provided a major meeting place for ethnobotanical enthusiasts and specialists in Australia to share information and form a meeting point for the community.
Anyway, that's it for me for the next day or two. Have a good weekend, and stay safe.
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Very interesting information @samueldouglas.
Have a great weekend.
Now I see why you moved to Melbourne. You could almost walk to the next EGA from there.
:)
Yeah, if I save all my post payouts I might be able to afford it too - no cash leftover after moving interstate last year.
Hey maybe you could tell me your thoughts on this. I noticed it was at Princeton which is an Ivy League school so it would seem there has to be something to it.
http://noosphere.princeton.edu/
Tricky. Parapsychological research is all about statistical analysis, and my understanding is that this particular research has either failed tests of statistical significance and/or has been impossible to replicate by other researchers. Also, the lab that runs this used to be at Princeton - they were shut down in 2007.
Not saying it isn't interesting, but I'd be appropriately critical of what they are saying.
Thanks, I was thinking something like this would certainly bring more attention if proven true.