Justin Moore, M.S. CMHC & Dr. Ali McGhee lead the Appalachian Psychedelic Society, offering grounded education, policy insight, and community conversation to support Appalachia’s evolving relationship with psychedelics.
From the Podium to the Booth: Our ASA Conference Presenter & Exhibitor Experience
Hey Y'all!We just returned from our first Appalachian Studies Association Conference, held this year in Huntington, WV, feeling inspired by the energy, conversations, and questions that emerged. A new chapter in Appalachian mental health is already unfolding, We focused on what it will take to build responsible, community-informed pathways in psychedelic access and education. Click the image below to watch the recording.What's Next:REGISTER HERE for the low low price of $8 Month (say it in your best used car salesman voice) Subscribers also receive:• State-by-state policy breakdowns in the Policy Report This is where we move from:
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Two Shoutouts from the Conference:
Appalachian Rekindling Project
Appalachian Rekindling Project is working to establish an intertribal Indigenous center in central Appalachia – a space where Native communities can return, gather, and reconnect with land and culture.
They are also working toward bringing bison back to Appalachia. (😍 Wow!)
from their website:
"Native to this region, bison shaped the landscape and sustained the people who lived with them. They are a keystone species. Their return is more than restoration. It is a living act of healing, memory, and renewal. With their help, we can restore the soil, protect the other pieces of the ecosystem on the site, and restore the harm that was done to Indigenous communities when the bison were removed."
ETSU Reece Museum
The Reece Museum is a pillar cultural institution at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) dedicated to preserving and showcasing Appalachian history and contemporary artistic expression. Through exhibitions, performances, and community programming, the museum explores the region’s cultural identity, storytelling traditions, and evolving creative landscape.
“Move Through Light: A Through the Light Interpretive Dance Performance”
📍 Thursday, March 26
🕒 3-5 PM and 6-8 PM
Featuring:
• CillaVee (Claire Elizabeth Barratt) — interdisciplinary performance artist exploring “creative synaesthesia” through movement
• Kimathi Moore — sound artist creating immersive, narrative-driven sonic landscapes
The performance is inspired by Molly Sawyer’s sculptural work, inviting audiences into a transformative experience through sound, movement, and space.
Good Timing
Our digital Historical Timeline of Psychedelics in Appalachia is now FREE.
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Go on and share with your nerdy friends.
Grateful you're part of this growing community.
More soon,
Justin & Ali
Appalachian Psychedelic Society
Interdisciplinary Solutions for Mind, Medicine & Law
Appalachian Psychedelic Society
Justin Moore, M.S. CMHC & Dr. Ali McGhee lead the Appalachian Psychedelic Society, offering grounded education, policy insight, and community conversation to support Appalachia’s evolving relationship with psychedelics.
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