Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics

Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics introduces students to basic concepts around psychedelics and justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI). The goal of the course is to explore how psychedelics influence and are influenced by factors such as social justice, privilege, and diversity, and to understand better their reciprocal influences on psychedelic science, therapies, and praxis.

Topics covered in the course include anti-racism, implicit bias, queer aspects, intersectionality, cultural humility, social identity, power and privilege, healing the racial divide, uses of Indigenous plant medicines, and challenges around their mainstreaming and globalization. The course is designed to be intellectual, personal, and experiential.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be better able to analyze how crime and drug policies impact minoritized peoples in the US, explain the potential for psychedelics to relieve racial stress and trauma, discuss intersectionality theory and praxis, and much more.

The next cohort is scheduled from February 6th to April 10th 2023.