The University of Wisconsin–Madison Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances recognizes that research on psychedelics to date has disproportionately included white adults. We actively seek to improve the accessibility of the research on psychedelics and psychoactive agents for persons in marginalized groups, those with lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and with barriers that include transportation, inflexible job schedules, and child care. This outreach is intended to include both urban and rural communities, and will require attentive understanding of the concerns of the respective communities regarding this area of research.
Equity in Psychedelic Therapies
As psychoactive substances gain therapeutic evidence, School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Cody Wenthur aims to reverse underrepresentation of minorities in clinical studies.
UW-Madison Center to Focus on Underserved Communities in Psychedelic Research
Building on its ongoing psychedelic studies, UW-Madison has launched a program to explore the “science, history, and cultural impact of psychedelic agents” with a focus on expanding participation from research subjects of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.