Resources
This is a selection of quality websites and books about psychedelics, chosen by the Horizons team. It is by no means a comprehensive guide. Please read carefully and excercise critical thinking. Many of these books many present different or even conflicting views and facts. Horizons is neither a political nor a medical organization and does not endorse any particular policies or studies.
On the Web
Erowid - http://www.erowid.org/
Erowid is a member-supported organization providing access to reliable, non-judgmental information about psychoactive plants and chemicals and related issues.
Drug Policy Alliance - http://www.drugpolicy.org/
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the nation's leading organization of people who believe the war on drugs is doing more harm than good. The DPA fights for drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights.
The Beckley Foundation - http://www.beckleyfoundation.org/
The Beckley Foundation is a charitable trust that promotes the investigation of consciousness and its modulation from a multidisciplinary perspective. It supports world-class research into the science, health, politics and history of practices used to alter consciousness, ranging from meditation to the use of psychoactive substances.
The Heffter Research Institute - http://www.heffter.org/
The mission of the Heffter Research Institute is to conduct research of the highest scientific quality with psychedelic substances in order to contribute to a greater understanding of the mind, leading to the improvement of the human condition, and the alleviation of suffering.
MAPS - http://www.maps.org/
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. MAPS is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to promoting medical research with psychedelics.
Center for Cognitive Liberty & Ethics - http://www.cognitiveliberty.org/
The CCLE is dedicated to protecting and advancing freedom of thought in the modern world of accelerating neurotechnologies. Our paramount concern is to foster the unlimited potential of the human mind and to protect freedom of thought.
Ibogaine Association - http://detoxnaturally.com/
The Ibogaine Association was co-founded in Mexico City in 2001 by Martin Polanco M.D. and Ana Lorenzo, M.D. It is a hard drug addiction and dependence treatment center that uses Ibogaine and other forms of traditional healing.
In Print
Storming Heaven by Jay Stevens
The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience by REL Masters and Jean Houston
LSD: My Problem Child by Albert Hoffman
Ecstasy: The Complete Guide by Julie Holland
The Secret Chief Revealed by Myron Stolaroff
Shroom: A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom by Andy Lechter
The Ibogaine Story by Paul De Reinzo, Dana Beal and members of the project
Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin
Tikhal: The Continuation by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin
DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Rick Strassman
In Person
Women's Visionary Congress: Consciousness, Healing and Social Justice
October 2-4, 2009, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA
http://www.visionarycongress.org/
info@visionarycongress.org
+1 831 252 0023 (PST)
The third annual Women's Visionary Congress (WVC) will take place at Black Oak Ranch in Mendocino County, California. The WVC features the work of visionary women healers, scholars, activists and artists who explore the leading edge of consciousness and sustainable social change. The gathering supports the transfer of knowledge among women who apply the insights of their spiritual path to strengthen their communities.
The International Policy Reform Conference
November 12-14, 2009, Albuquerque, New MexicoPresented by the Drug Policy Alliance
http://www.reformconference.org/
sjones@drugpolicy.org
(212) 613-8047 (EST)
The International Drug Policy Reform Conference is a biennial event that brings together people from around the world who believe that the war on drugs is doing more harm than good. The 2007 International Drug Policy Reform Conference was held in New Orleans, Louisiana and brought together over 1,000 attendees representing 25 different countries.
This year attendees will have the opportunity to spend three days interacting with people committed to finding alternatives to the war on drugs while participating in sessions given by leading experts from around the world.
MAPS Conference 2010: Psychedelic Science in the 21st Century
April 15-18, 2010, San Jose, California
Presented by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
http://www.maps.org/conference/
conference2010@maps.org
MAPS is hosting a conference, Psychedelic Science in the 21st Century, in the San Francisco Bay Area, from April 16-18, 2010. We are bringing leading psychedelic researchers from around the world to present the state of the art of psychedelic research. We are planning to offer continuing education credits for physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses. We will be honoring Sasha and Ann Shulgin for their lifetime of achievements at a special benefit dinner on Saturday evening, April 17.
MAPS Conference in April
April 15-18, 2010 in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Psychedelic Science conference will bring together international experts exploring clinical applications, issues relevant to healthcare professionals, and social and cultural issues surrounding the therapeutic and recreational uses of psychedelics.