The psychedelics observatory

The psychedelics observatory was launched in early 2024 to bring together all old and emerging knowledge for the general public and specialists. Its objectives are:

1. Monitoring and Tracking: Collect, analyze and interpret relevant data regarding the use of psychedelics, including consumption trends, use practices, health effects and therapeutic outcomes.

2. Research and development: Promote scientific and clinical research on psychedelics, supporting studies on their mechanisms of action, therapeutic effectiveness, and long-term effects.

3. Awareness and Education: To provide accurate and balanced information about psychedelics to the general public, health professionals, policy makers and the media, to promote a fair and informed understanding of these substances.

4. Health and Wellness Support: Facilitate access to information, resources and support services for people considering using psychedelics, as well as those looking to integrate their experiences into their daily lives.

5. Advocacy and Activism: Advocate for fairer, more evidence-based policies regarding psychedelics, including supporting decriminalization, medical regulation, and clinical research.

6. Promotion of good practices: Promote the adoption of responsible and ethical use practices for psychedelics, including risk reduction, respect for individual autonomy, and post-experience integration.

7. Collaboration and Networking: Facilitate collaboration between researchers, practitioners, activists and people affected by psychedelics, to share knowledge, skills and resources to achieve common goals.

8. Policy and Program Evaluation: Evaluate the impact of policies and programs related to psychedelics, examining their effectiveness, accessibility, and acceptability for affected populations.

The sections chosen to achieve these objectives are as follows:

1. Clinical and scientific research: Monitor progress in research into the therapeutic, neurobiological, and psychological effects of psychedelics.

2. Consumption Trends: Examine global, regional and local patterns of psychedelic consumption, including types of substances used, reasons for use and populations affected.

3. Health Effects: Assess the health risks and benefits associated with the use of psychedelics, including short- and long-term effects on physical and mental health.

4. Use practices: Study the different use practices of psychedelics, such as shamanic ceremonies, microdose, or recreational use, and their cultural and social implications.

5. Legislation and Policy: Track developments in laws and policies regarding psychedelics around the world, including decriminalization efforts, medical regulation, and research.

6. Training and Education: Develop training and education programs for health professionals, therapists, and the general public on psychedelics, their effects, and their therapeutic applications.

7. Accessibility and Safety: Examine issues related to the accessibility of psychedelics for therapeutic use, as well as safety protocols and best practices to minimize risks.

8. Post-experience integration: Exploring best practices for integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life, including psychological and spiritual support.

9. Societal and cultural impact: Analyze the impact of psychedelics on society and culture, including their role in art, music, spirituality, and philosophy.

10. Collaboration and Networking: Facilitate collaboration among researchers, practitioners, activists, and those affected by psychedelics to promote the sharing of knowledge and resources.