There is Hope
Are You A Survivor of Psychedelic Abuse?
If you are a survivor of psychedelic-related harm, you are not alone—and there is hope. While psychedelic medicine holds profound promise for healing, it also carries real risks when ethical boundaries are not upheld. The case studies shared on this site are presented to provide context for ethical review and to illuminate where systems may fail, not to discourage healing but to strengthen it. By learning from these experiences, we can work toward a safer, more accountable field—one where survivors are supported, believed, and empowered to come forward.
Psychedelic Abuse Survivor Resources
Psychedelic Medicine Support Lines
Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line: https://firesideproject.org/support-line
-Open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. PT. Call or text.
-Support during and after psychedelic experiences.
-Totally free. Always confidential.
**U.S. Residents Call 623-473-7433
Shine Collective: https://www.shinesupport.org/shinecollective
--Offers survivor-led peer support groups for survivors of abuse in psychedelic communities
Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS): https://maps.org/2021/10/13/participant-safety-in-psychedelic-therapy/
--MAPS Overview: MAPS is a nonprofit advancing safe, therapeutic use of psychedelics through research and education.
• Safety Resources: Visit maps.org/safety for MAPS’ Code of Ethics and practices promoting safety in the psychedelic community.
• Reporting Misconduct: Report concerns about MAPS staff or collaborators to the Compliance Team via email.
• Clinical Trials: Participants can report issues to the study sponsor on clinicaltrials.gov or the Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviewing the study, which will be identified in the study guidelines.
Sex Assault Survivor Resources
Find Your Local Rape Crisis Center
AMERICAN CRISIS CENTERS
*RAINN Local Rape Crisis Center Search: https://centers.rainn.org/
Simply enter your zip code into the search engine on the site.
*NSVRC Sexual Violence Coalitions for each state: http://www.nsvrc.org/organizations
INTERNATIONAL CRISIS CENTERS
*International Rape Crisis Centers & Associated Links: https://ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html
Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines
988 Suicide and Crisis line: https://988lifeline.org/
***Call by phone: dial 988
Emergency Services: ***Call by phone: dial 911
Suicide Prevention Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
*Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
Domestic Violence Survivor Resources
Find Your Local Domestic Violence Center
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
**Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
DomesticShelters.org Domestic Violence Shelter Search Tool:
**Link connects you to the shelter search tool to access their national database of DV shelters
https://www.domesticshelters.org/search#?page=1
Domestic Violence Resource Center: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofvps/fv-centers
Disclaimer
Content on Psychedelic Ethics Review reflects the author’s perspectives and is for informational purposes only. Some statements describe alleged events based on personal accounts and available information and have not been proven in a court of law unless stated otherwise.
Under U.S. law, all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. Allegations of this nature can be difficult to substantiate without corroborating evidence or testimony, and individuals may choose not to provide statements or may deny such claims.
This site does not provide medical or legal advice. Content is shared in good faith to support discussion of ethics, accountability, and safety.