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Foucault’s Lysergic Dreams Remain Buried in Death Valley
Marcelo Leite retraces the route taken by Michel Foucault during a 1975 trip to the Death Valley, where he tried LSD for the first time. Half a century after the weekend recounted in the book Foucault in California by Simeon Wade, psychedelics have returned—not as the liberation…
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Indigenous Reciprocity Beyond Romanticization
The global psychedelic movement extracts traditional knowledge from Indigenous communities like the Mazatec while ignoring their fundamental struggles for survival and self-determination. True reciprocity requires addressing historical power dynamics, challenging Western…
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Psychedelic Dawn at the Edge of the Global South
The Brazilian Psychedelic Association (APB) frames Brazil’s upcoming presidential run-off between right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula as critical to the country's future. Warning against Flávio’s ties to organized crime and harsh drug laws, APB urges Lula’s re-election to…
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ECSTATIC BLOOM: A Psychedelic Soirée & Benefit
Join the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society and the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines for an evening of integration through dance, art, connection, and celebration! We’re gathering in a secret location […] The post ECSTATIC BLOOM: A Psychedelic Soirée & Benefit…
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10th Anniversary of the Chacruna Institute
At the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Psychedelic Association (APB) celebrated the Chacruna Institute’s 10th anniversary. Highlighting their shared history, Daniela Monteiro emphasized their collaborative fight against prohibitionism and foreign…
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Reflections on the Psychedelic Executive Order: The Dust Settles
Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all Community Forums, Courses, Workshops, and more! Also get full access […] The post Reflections on the Psychedelic Executive Order: The Dust Settles appeared first…
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Building Tripsafe Communities: Why We Need Psychedelic Harm Reduction
Do you wish you got into this event for free? Become a Chacruna member and receive free or discounted access to all Community Forums, Courses, Workshops, and more! Also get full access […] The post Building Tripsafe Communities: Why We Need Psychedelic Harm Reduction appeared…
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Between Protection and Control: Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office Reignites the Debate on Ayahuasca Regulation in Brazil
Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office issued Recommendations Nos. 4 and 5, urging CONAD and Anvisa to form working groups to update regulations on ayahuasca and DMT. Prompted by expanding Indigenous, commercial, and international uses since 2006, the initiative involves…
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The Case That Shook Céu do Mar
Paulo Roberto Silva e Souza, founder of the Céu do Mar Santo Daime church, faces widespread allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation. Despite a high-profile trial spearheaded by victim Jessica Nascimento, he was acquitted earlier this year. This controversial verdict has…
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Hidden Treasures: How a Team of Chilean Psychonauts is Preserving Jonathan Ott’s Legacy
Ibrahim Gabriell explores how a team of Chilean psychonauts from the Lobeliana Foundation traveled to Mexico to rescue the monumental personal library of the late pioneer Jonathan Ott. By preserving this archive in a new sanctuary in their country, they aim to protect the…