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Melissa Etheridge

Together we can find new answers
for opioid use disorder

Our Mission

The Etheridge Foundation advances transformative new treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) through four pillars: research, models of care, advocacy, and biocultural conservation of plant medicines.

We help to fund studies on plant medicine and psychedelic therapies for OUD that use an integrated understanding of factors such as mental health issues, trauma, and chronic pain.

We’re working to increase the kinds of treatment resources available for people with OUD so that they can access the support they need for true healing.

While we strive for progress in our medical systems, we also support Indigenous-led biocultural conservation of plant medicines in their communities of stewardship. Traditional knowledge of plant medicines is integral the field of psychedelic medicine, and must be respected and protected.

Our ultimate goal is safe, legal, ethical, and equitable access to effective new treatments for all who could benefit.

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