2023 Plants as Psychoactives & Medicines
Come and explore the fascinating world of plants (and fungi!), as the foundations of medicines and pharmaceuticals on this drop-in, self-guided garden tour
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Come and explore the fascinating world of plants (and fungi!), as the foundations of medicines and pharmaceuticals on this drop-in, self-guided garden tour
Speaker: Dr. Erika Dyck of the University of University of Saskatchewan. As psychedelic substances enjoy a resurgence in clinical and popular discussions, we recognize their diverse histories and trajectories. In this presentation Dr. Duck will examine some of the different histories that have surfaced over time, drawing attention to some of the new voices emerging in this space.
Join us for a drop-in, self-guided tour as we celebrate Environmental History Week, Earth Fest, Bicycle Day, 420, interdependence, and health!
The re-emergence of psychedelic research in universities often comes with robust historical narratives blaming politicians for the rise and fall in scientific interest in these substances. While public policies made it difficult to study psychedelics in an institutionalized setting, prohibition only drove experimentation underground. This resulted in the emergence of, what Kempner coins, “cyberbotany.”