An Equitable High: Indigenous People Must Have a Seat at the Table for the Future Business of Psychedelics, How Affirmative Patent Rights Can Ensure Indigenous Inclusion

Authors

Meghan Ricci

Abstract

Political turmoil led to the halt of medical research into hallucinogens, yet efforts are now underway to begin exploring their therapeutic properties following a pathway created by cannabis. However, as hallucinogens are gaining traction as potentially untapped therapeutic avenues for illnesses like anxiety, addiction, and PTSD, comes the risk of endangering or altering centuries-long indigenous use. An Equitable High seeks to examine the history of psychedelic drugs while evaluating avenues to provide equal access and adequate protections for indigenous communities as legalization and monetization efforts surrounding hallucinogens grows.

Recommended Citation

Ricci, Meghan (2025) "An Equitable High: Indigenous People Must Have a Seat at the Table for the Future Business of Psychedelics, How Affirmative Patent Rights Can Ensure Indigenous Inclusion," Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law: Vol. 15: Iss. 2, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/sjteil/vol15/iss2/7