Horizons: Contemporary perspectives on psychedelics October 27, 2007

Horizons is an afternoon of learning about psychedelics. Psychedelics are a unique class of psychoactive drugs that have been used by humans for thousands of years. Millions of people in every corner of the globe have used them to alter their consciousness in search of introspective contemplation, spiritual insights, creative exploration and physical and psychological healing.

In the 1950's and early 1960's, legal research with psychedelics spurred important discoveries in science and psychology. During the 1960s, psychedelics entered worldwide popular culture. Fueled by the wild social dogmas of the era, recreational use become commonplace. Questions about their safety, medical value, history and implications in politics and culture were unfortunately answered with numerous myths spread by both their users and the media.

Times are changing. The freewheeling sixties are now a distant memory and the hype of the millennial rave fever has finally been laid to rest. Incredibly, in the face of government and institutional biases, a small group of dedicated researchers and activists have orchestrated a renaissance in psychedelic research that is re-shaping the public's understanding of these unique substances.

Horizons seeks to open a fresh dialogue about psychedelics and challenges the 21st century to rethink their role in history, culture, medicine, spirituality and art.

Speakers
Kenneth Alper MD, Rick Doblin Ph.D, Neal Goldsmith Ph.D, Alex & Allyson Grey, Julie Holland MD, Allison McKim, Michael Mithoefer MD, Ethan Nadelmann Ph.D and Andrew Sewell MD.

Artists
Garrison Buxton, Ray Cross, Scott Draves, Nick Hallett, Todd Polenberg, Anakin Koenig, Leif Krinkle, Zach Layton, Leo Villareal and James Vogel. More artists will be added shortly.

Tickets
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/18032

It is strongly recommended that you purchase advance tickets, as the event is likely to sell out.

Note that this event is a 501c3 non profit production organized and staffed by volunteers. Ticket sales pay for venue rental, speaker transportation, web hosting and other core expenses. Any profits from the event will be divided up among non profit organizations that the speakers represent.

General admission tickets are available for $15, plus $1.37 in fees.

Patron tickets are available for $35, plus a $1.87 in fees. This includes admission to the event and a limited edition, hand printed 11" x 17" poster.

There will be approximately 100 suggested donation admissions available the day of the event.

If you would like to attend Horizons, but genuinely cannot afford tickets, please contact info (at) horizonsnyc.org. You may be able to exchange volunteer time for a ticket.

Official Website: http://www.horizonsnyc.org/