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Every year on June 20, the global psychedelic community unites and makes itself known to the world.
June 20, 2024 marks the fourth anniversary of World Psychedelics Day 6·20 (WPD 6·20), an international cornerstone event in the world’s burgeoning Psychedelic Renaissance.
This year we are reaching out to individuals and organizations worldwide to acknowledge and use WPD 6·20 to center psychedelic-related activities on June 20.
Endorsing WPD 6·20 on our website is crucial to its global acceptance. We invite you to also please quickly register your official endorsement of WPD 6·20 here. This will help grow the WPD community. We are aiming for eventual recognition of World Psychedelics Day by the United Nations.
Please use hashtags: #WPD, #620, #psychedelic, #psychedelictherapy #worldpsychedelicsday
Help promote this ground-breaking revival of psychedelics so that our voices are heard!
Expanding awareness, sharing knowledge
Thank you to all who participated in the first annual
WORLD PSYCHEDELICS DAY!
June 20th, 2021
and in the NEXT GEN TOWN HALL
on PSYCHEDELIC HARM REDUCTION & DRUG REFORM
On 6·20 we recognize a new age of informed perspectives on the beneficial properties of both modern psychedelic compounds and ancient plant medicines and practices.
6·20 honours the Indigenous wisdom and frontier science that have brought about the current “Psychedelic Renaissance,” a movement which has grown out of the serious, dedicated work of thousands of scientists, therapists, individuals, and organizations challenging the distortions created by prohibition and the War On Drugs. Using social and mainstream media, online discussions, in-person events—health advisories permitting—art projects and music, 6·20 will showcase important insights and increase global awareness of the therapeutic and life-enhancing potential of psychedelics when used responsibly.
WPD 620 is a project of International Psychedelics Awareness Foundation, a non-profit organization welcoming collaborators and allies across all identities, spectrums, and geographies and upholding the values of sustainability, accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity.
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It’s time for a compassionate conversation about the potential of psychedelics
WPD 620 is partnering with the Psychedelic Association of Canada (PAC) and Drugs Over Dinner (DOD), inviting people worldwide to host or participate in one of hundreds of psychedelics discussion dinners on or in the week leading up to June 20.
US Congress supports psychedelic research for PTSD!
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Support us
You can support World Psychedelics Day 6-20 by making a donation or, if you’re in Canada or the USA, by buying one of our three t-shirt designs.
The Human Molecule Handbook - Art Project
We are inviting you, wherever you are, to use your bodies or found objects to recreate psychedelic molecules in the form of land art.
Countdown to 6·20
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HARM REDUCTION
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.
FOUR PRINCIPLES
Zendo Project’s Four Important Principles of Psychedelic Harm Reduction
- Create a safe space
- Sitting, not guiding
- Talk through, not down
- Difficult is not the same as bad
Read More About the Zendo Project
SAFETY AND LEGALITIES
The use of psychedelic substances is illegal in most countries. Moreover, some substances may be adulterated with toxic, even potentially lethal drugs.
Read more about safety and legalities surrounding use of psychedelic compounds.
VISION
WPD 6·20 envisions a time when synthetic and naturally occurring psychedelic medicines are better understood, made safely and legally available, and appreciated for all their beneficial, wondrous, and sacred uses.
MISSION
WPD 6·20 shares frontier science and Indigenous wisdom to create awareness about the safe and therapeutic uses of synthetic and naturally occurring psychedelic medicines. Through traditional and social media, art, and music, this day of celebration and discussion engages and unites the curious and experienced.
VALUES
WPD 6·20 upholds the essential values of sustainability, accessibility, diversity, inclusivity, transparency, and justice. We welcome collaborators and allies from across all identities, spectrums, ages, ethnicities, and geographies. Join us – better together!