Psychedelics in Recovery

Psychedelics in Recovery (PIR) is a mutual aid group that adapts elements from established 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Its mission is to offer a safe, inclusive space for individuals interested in integrating psychedelics into their recovery process. PIR recognizes the potential of psychedelics and plant medicines as transformative tools that can enhance the recovery process. Research indicates that substances like psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine may play a role in treating substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The fellowship emphasizes harm reduction and responsible use, ensuring that psychedelic experiences are approached with intention and care.

https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/

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Theistic (Pro-Use)

Psychedelics in Recovery (PIR) is a 12-step fellowship that integrates intentional use of psychedelics and plant medicines into the recovery process. Founded in 2015 in New York City, PIR emerged from the earlier group Plant Medicines in Recovery, which had ceased operations. Kevin F approached Dimitri M and Steve S, the original organizers, to revive the concept of a community for individuals in recovery who utilized psychedelics 

Psychedelics in Recovery

Initially, PIR served as a supplemental fellowship for members of traditional 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). It provided a space where individuals could openly discuss their experiences with psychedelics without conflicting with the principles of their primary recovery groups. Over time, PIR aligned its approach to recovery with the 12-step model, emphasizing spiritual growth and personal transformation through the integration of psychedelic experiences 

Today, Psychedelics in Recovery continues to host various recovery meetings and working groups, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and recovery paths. The fellowship remains unincorporated and non-affiliated with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution, focusing solely on providing a safe and inclusive space for those interested in integrating psychedelics into their recovery journey.

None, but their website features a library of articles related to recovery and psychedelics:  https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/library/

1. We admitted we were powerless over addiction - that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of a Higher Power of our own understanding.
4. Made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to our Higher Power, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of the damage we caused ourselves and others.
6. Were entirely ready to have our Higher Power remove any characteristics that cause suffering.
7. Humbly asked our Higher Power to remove these obstacles.
8. Made a list of all beings we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such beings wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were out of alignment with our values, promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through spiritual practice to improve our conscious contact with a Power greater than ourselves, asking only for knowledge of this Power’s will for us and the ability to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others seeking recovery and to practice these principles in all areas of our lives.

• We suggest honesty in our considerations for approaching psychedelic use of any kind. We recommend a trusting relationship with a sponsor or other fellows in a 12-step recovery program
• We suggest thoughtfulness and respect for integrating conscious, intentional use of psychedelics as part of 12-step recovery. We treat these tools as medicines, sacraments, or catalysts for ceremonial use and spiritual growth, not as substances or drugs for temporary pleasure or escape. Set and setting matter.
• We suggest using caution when deciding whether to ingest any psychedelic. We educate ourselves and make informed decisions.
• We suggest personal discretion regarding disclosure of the role psychedelics and/or plant medicines have in our recovery. We understand that talking about psychedelics in mainstream 12-step meetings is deemed an “outside issue.”
• We suggest relying on the fundamentals of Step 12 when “carrying the message of recovery” in the context of our fellowship to the still sick and suffering or longtime members from other fellowships that are new to ours.
• We suggest being mindful of the spiritual intention of our fellowship, which is to provide a safe space for us to share experience, strength, and hope regarding the use of psychedelics and plant medicine in our 12-step recovery process.
• Please respect our fellows’ right to find their own definition of recovery.
• We do not use PIR meetings or parking lots for sourcing medicines, self-promotion for financial gain, finding others to participate in sessions, recommending retreat centers, organizations, and/or individuals to facilitate psychedelic experiences.

In-person: https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/in-person-meetings/

Online:  https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/online-meetings/