Why Indigenous "Spirit medicine‚" principles must be a priority in psychedelic research

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2023-05-03

Why Indigenous “Spirit medicine‚” principles must be a priority in psychedelic research

Yuria Celidwen, a UC Berkeley Othering and Belonging Institute senior fellow, sheds light on how Western institutions can ethically approach the use of psychedelics.

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