Diversity, equity, and access in psychedelic medicine
Journal of Psychedelic Studies December 27, 2019 Monnica T. Williams, Beatriz C. Labate 76 citations
The psychedelic science movement, while promising, reproduces the same social inequalities found in the broader healthcare system. Indigenous knowledge of plant medicines is being adapted into Western medical models that are resource-intensive and likely inaccessible to the socioeconomically disadvantaged. People of color and women are underrepresented in leadership roles, and few people of color participate in psychedelic studies. This piece introduces a special issue on diversity, equity, and accessibility in psychedelic medicine.