PPS Education Program: New Developments in Psychedelic Research
Details
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th
DOORS: 6:00 PM
PROGRAM: 6:30 PM
On Thursday, October 29th we are honored to be hosting an evening with Directors from Oregon Psilocybin Services and the Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus (OPEN), a community-wide, non commercial research initiative housed at Oregon Health Sciences University.
Angela Allbee, Director of the Medical Cannabis and Psilocybin Section of Oregon Health Authority, along with team members Dr. Em. Trubits and Meredith Rider, will be with us to provide the latest news and information on the Psilocybin Services program. As with our session with them in July, this will provide another opportunity to ask questions and understand options for continuing to make strides in protecting and strengthening the program.
We are also pleased to have Adie Rae Wilson-Poe, PhD, Legacy researcher and co-director at Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus (OPEN), who will share insights from a newly-released landmark study highlighting outcomes of Oregon psilocybin therapy participants. NPR describes the study as as "the most rigorous analysis yet of the real world implications of regulated psilocybin".
Appearing in headlines across the country, the study is making a difference for policymakers around the country and world - and is a testament all of the dedicated work that has transformed Oregon’s legal access model from dream to reality. Come hear about it directly from one of the nation's leading researchers.
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Portland Psychedelic Society's Education Program features guest speakers, presentations, panels, screenings, and community learning opportunities exploring psychedelics, consciousness, healing, science, culture, ethics, and related topics. These evenings are designed to make psychedelic education more accessible, thoughtful, and community-centered while welcoming both newcomers and longtime community members alike.
Programming may range from introductory conversations to deeper explorations of emerging research, lived experience, and diverse perspectives from across the psychedelic ecosystem. Each gathering offers an opportunity to learn, reflect, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue within a supportive community environment.
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Logistics & Community Guidelines
- Doors open 15 minutes before stated event time unless otherwise noted. Advance registration is encouraged, as capacity is limited.
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