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Lucas Richert

@lucrichert.bsky.social

Writer; Historian of Medicine & Pharmacy; Professor at UW-Madison SoP; Executive Director at American Institute of the History of Pharmacy; Canadian. (Links https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/faculty/richert-urdang-lab/research/ and https://aihp.org/)

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The AIHP is a one-of-one historical organization. Check it out aihp.org #history #nonprofit #health #humanities #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals

25.07.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The book ends with an exploration of the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry in the 1960s and 1970s, and the ways in which mind-altering pharmaceuticals are making their way back into the heart of the field in the 21st century after decades of prohibition. #psychedelics #history #pharmaceuticals

03.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Psychiatrists and psychologists such as R.D. Laing, Claude Steiner, Phyllis Chesler, and Mike Michaelson all labored to improve mental health by identifying and critiquing the power dynamics involved in both the practice of therapy and society at-large. #history #psychiatry #pharmacy

03.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I argued that broader societal developmentsβ€”e.g., the civil rights movement, second-wave feminism, and the Vietnam Warβ€”pushed a large number of psychiatrists and mental health workers to radically reform the discipline. #medicine #protest #radicalism #counterculture #health

03.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In Break On Through, I explored hashtag#psychedelics hashtag#cannabis hashtag#drugs hashtag#pharmaceuticals and hashtag#psychiatry in the 1960s-1970s. I discussed the impact of the countercultural movement on the theory and practice of psychiatry in the late 1960s and 1970s.

03.07.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interesting article from MIT Tech Review earlier this week and I recognize my favorite chair ever -- from the cover of my 2019 book.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/01/1... @mitpress.bsky.social

03.07.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The new issue is available now.

hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...

26.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The new issue of HoPP is available now.

Read the issue here: hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...

Lots of OA content. Enjoy! #pharmacy #drugs #pharmacopeias #health #medicine

24.06.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Summer reading, anyone? My personal list of must-reads and refresher texts has gotten out of hand.

#drug #pharmacy #pharmaceutical #history #sociology

30.06.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The new issue is available now.

hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...

26.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The AIHP, where I’m Executive Director, is slowly beefing up its #psychedelic #psychoactive collections. Learn more at aihp.org/collections/ #history

26.06.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The new issue of HoPP is available now.

Read the issue here: hopp.uwpress.org/content/66/2...

Lots of OA content. Enjoy! #pharmacy #drugs #pharmacopeias #health #medicine

24.06.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Navigating Burnout in the Pharmacy Research on pharmacy jobs highlights burnout risks for females and caregivers, the benefits of work engagement, and the need for supportive environments and better resources.

A conversation about #pharmacy and mental health!

@psychologytoday.com

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...

09.05.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Basics of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Retreats What do you know about psychedelic therapy and retreats? There's a lot to understand.

A blast from the past. An interview with Dr Jarrett Rose.

#psychedelics #health #medicine

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...

09.05.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Job Opportunity - The AIHP is Looking for a Development Officer - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.

The AIHP is hiring a Development Officer.

aihp.org/aihp-is-look...

#history #pharmacy #medicine #pharmaceuticals #nonprofits

Please share! @aahmhistmed.bsky.social @mhbuwmad.bsky.social @historyscience.bsky.social

01.05.2025 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Job Opportunity - The AIHP is Looking for a Development Officer - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.

The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, based in Madison, is seeking a development officer -- please see below ⬇️⬇️ and share if possible.

aihp.org/aihp-is-look...

#history #pharmacy #health #pharmaceuticals

29.04.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The History of Psychedelic Therapy: What Can We Learn? Are we in the midst of a new psychedelic era? If so, what can we learn about the present moment through the history of psychedelic experiments in the past?

A blast from the past -- an interview with Dr. Matt Oram about #psychedelics.

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hygi...

29.04.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney vows to govern for all Canadians after winning election upended by Trump | CBC News Mark Carney achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and...

The great Canadian election turnaround! The Liberals are back from the brink.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

29.04.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The inaugural UW-Madison Cannabis Conference proved to be a success.

www.wmtv15news.com/2025/04/23/i...

We also got a little bit of news coverage ⬇️⬇️ #cannabis #society #health #design #innovation #regulation #medicine #agriculture

23.04.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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April 24 : Dr. Christiane Staiger - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.

The AIHP is hosting another excellent #history of #pharmacy talk!

aihp.org/april-24-chr...

21.04.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UW Cannabis Conference UW-Madison Cannabis Research Conference 2025 From Seed to Society: Cultivating Connections April 22, 2025Union South, University of Wisconsin-Madison The 2025 UW-Madison Cannabis Conference is a dynam...

Join us online for the inaugural UW-Madison Cannabis Conference on April 22nd!

There's still time register for the opening session and keynote address.

cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/hemp-2/ #cannabis #science #policy #agriculture #innovation #design #medicine

17.04.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please check out these new digital collections, which were supported by an NEH Grant. ⬇️πŸ”₯

Please share in your networks!

17.04.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PhD studentship at UW-Madison.

See below for details!

16.04.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Announcement - PhD Studentship on the History of Pharmacy, Psychoactive Substances, and Pharmaceuticals at UW-Madison - American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Advancing knowledge and understanding of the history of pharmacy and medicines.

PhD Fellowship -- "The relationship between pharmaceuticals and society – including medical cannabis and psychedelics – has attracted sustained attention..."

⭐May 26 2025, review of initial apps 
⭐June 9 2025, international candidates
⭐June 30 2025, domestic candidates

aihp.org/announcement...

16.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Deadline approaches - one week!

β€œCannabis in Flux: Markets, Medicines, and Movements”

Proposals Due: 20 April 2025
Deadline for Papers: 1 September 2025
Online & In Person Symposium: 23 & 24 October 2025

Learn more at ⬇️⬇️ : docs.google.com/document/d/1...

13.04.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yeah! Huge congratulations and well deserved!

08.04.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pleased to announce our #EDI #Workshop with @tc3consortium.bsky.social at @uoft.bsky.social!

"EDI in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research."

πŸ“…April 22 - 23, 2025.
πŸ“Chestnut Conference Centre
πŸ• 8:30am - 5:30pm ET

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/TC3EDI2025
MORE INFO: tinyurl.com/TC3EDIinfo

@justinrmatheson.com

08.04.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've got two talks from USask's Dr. Perepelkin (today and tomorrow).

You can register for both events at the following link: aihp.org/april-8-9-dr...

#burnout #fatigue #ketamine #health @usask.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social

08.04.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, a 80+ year old historical nonprofit, has a YouTube channel.

www.youtube.com/@americanins...

Check it out, use the materials, and support the AIHP. #pharmacy #medical #history

Please and thank you! :)

03.04.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
University of Wisconsin Press

The UW Press (@uwiscpress.bsky.social) has a smashing new website! πŸ”₯ uwpress.wisc.edu This is what they say: "Welcome to our new site! Enjoy 30% off almost all print books and all new journal subscriptions with code NEWUWP at checkout." @uwmadison.bsky.social And, yes, I run a journal! πŸ“–πŸ“•#history

31.03.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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