IPN Blog
We Are Accepting Submissions!
Our blog features thought-provoking written psychedelic pieces from our members. This platform is intended to elevate thoughtful, well-researched writing related to psychedelic academia, policy, and news, and we are actively inviting submissions from across the network. If you are interested in submitting a blog post, please apply to be an IPN member (if you are not already), and send your submissions through this submission form.
Example Material:
Scientific summaries of newly published research
Opinion pieces
Essays exploring developments in psychedelic science or policy
Guides on integration or harm reduction practices
Cultural or historical exploration of psychedelic indigenous practices
Commentary on the political landscape surrounding reform
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and will undergo a round of peer review by the editors before publication. At this time, creative artistic writing such as poetry is not the intended focus of this blog, but a platform for this is coming soon! As this is simply a showcase for student voices and interdisciplinary perspectives, the opinions of the authors do not represent those of IPN as an organization.
The blog coordinators reserve the right to reject a submission outright after the first round of review. This is uncommon but can happen if claims are not well-founded and/or if the submission requires too much editorial work. This is done at the discretion of the review committee.
Interview of PsychedelX Co-Founder, Haley Dourron
Haley Dourron is a Ph.D. candidate in the Drug Use and Behavior Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research focuses on the neurophenomenological effects of psychedelics and their potential for inducing lasting behavioral changes. Haley pioneered the creation of IPN’s PsychedelX program in 2020 and 2021 along with the rest of IPN’s Research and Professional Development team (now called IPN Labs). Currently, she is working on a pioneering psilocybin-assisted therapy trial for cocaine dependence. Haley's work also delves into the parallels between psychedelic-induced states and psychosis, contributing to innovative approaches in mental health treatment. Explore her research publications here: Haley Maria Dourron - Google Scholar.
Bridging the Gap Between the Past and Present in the Psychedelic Renaissance
“It was my destiny to join a great experience”- This quote by Herman Hesse welcomed attendees to the 2023 biannual Psychedelic Science Conference hosted by MAPS in Denver, Colorado. Like hundreds of others in the crowd, I was filled with excitement and awe at being present for the world’s largest gathering of psychedelic enthusiasts.
Integrating Psychedelics and Paralysis: Understanding Non-Obvious Risks Before Pursuing Likely Rewards
A setting sun paints the San Diegan marine clouds a pastel palette as onlookers atop a coastal bluff wait for the famous green flash. Down below on the beach two gentlemen anticipate a different flash. Both have exited their wheelchairs for seats on the sand, the beach a purposeful setting for a ritual they’ve practiced before. They’ve ingested psilocybin-containing mushrooms and, while the Pacific Southwest is surely a beautiful natural setting they might aim to reflect into the mindset they’re about to occupy, there is a more profane reason they’ve come to the beach.
The Story of My Psychedelic Book Collection
In the corner of the dark, cold storage room of my family’s basement, a collection of fascinating books awaits. Broadly about altered states of consciousness, but mostly about psychedelics, this collection covers the history, science, and cultural impact of psychedelics and altered states. Almost entirely non-fiction – with the exception of the semi-fictional narrative portions of PIHKAL and TIHKAL – the collection contains diverse formats, including hardcopies, paperbacks, digital copies, a signed copy, and limited-edition publications. Stacked precariously on top of a dresser, they await their next psychedelic-curious reader. This is their story.