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Our mission is to enhance the understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health and contribute to evolving treatment approaches through evidence-based information and education.
Mission
The mission of the National Association for Psychedelic Studies (NAPS) is to empower individuals through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement. This organization is dedicated to delivering educational programs, promoting rigorous scientific research, advocating for policy reforms related to the therapeutic and responsible use of psychedelics, with the aim of advancing mental health and wellbeing.
Vision
NAPS' vision is to create a world where psychedelics are recognized and accepted as an effective tool for promoting mental health and well-being. The organization strives to make psychedelics accessible and safe for therapeutic use, support continuous research on the potential of psychedelics, and build a supportive and educated community that shares knowledge and experiences.
Activities
Education
The National Association for the Study of Psychedelics (NAPS) is dedicated to providing educational programs, seminars, workshops and conferences. Our primary goal is to inform professionals and the general public about psychedelics and their potential for improving mental health.
Advocacy
Active engagement in advocating for policy changes that would allow access to strictly controlled therapeutic use of psychedelics. We believe that it is important to support innovative therapeutic approaches and that people should be given choice in their treatment process.
Community support
Organization of meetings, group discussions, exchange of knowledge and experiences to provide support to experts, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and individuals who are interested in the potential of psychedelics in improving mental health. Our goal is to create a supportive community that shares resources and supports each other.
Research
Promotion of scientific research related to psychedelics and their use in therapy and improvement of mental health. Advocating for rigorous research methodologies and promoting high ethical standards in this area, in order to provide relevant and reliable information.
In Serbia, the use of psychedelics is illegal under the Law on Psychoactive Controlled Substances. This law prescribes the regulation and prohibition of the possession, production, distribution, marketing and use of psychoactive substances, including psychedelics. In accordance with the current legislation in Serbia, the use of psychedelics is considered illegal and is not supported by our organization.
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