As psychedelic-assisted therapy gains traction in popular culture and policy reform, Queering Psychedelics aims to foster accessibility and diversity in psychedelic science, practice, and discourse.
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By addressing and dismantling sexist, heteronormative, transphobic, and homophobic forms of oppression within the psychedelic community, this collection lays the groundwork for a more inclusive future. Edited by Alex Belser, Clancy Cavnar, and Beatriz C. Labate, the book brings together diverse perspectives from queer researchers, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and Indigenous and transgender advocates.
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Across 38 essays, contributors explore cultural histories, clinical implications, and the healing potential of psychedelic medicine, while examining issues of consent, privilege, intersectionality, and identity. The book also confronts the history of psychedelic conversion therapy and highlights emerging research on substances like MDMA and psilocybin as tools for healing among marginalized communities.
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Integrating Indigenous perspectives with broader social contexts, Queering Psychedelics reclaims the radical potential of queer psychedelia—offering a vision for a more inclusive, ethical, and intersectional future.
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Why this book matters
- Expands psychedelic science and therapy through LGBTQIA+ and intersectional perspectives
- Addresses systemic issues of oppression, identity, and mental health
- Explores the healing potential of MDMA, psilocybin, and psychedelic-assisted therapy
- Centers Indigenous knowledge and marginalized voices in the psychedelic movement
- Supports a more inclusive, ethical, and accessible future for psychedelic medicine
