Stanley Krippner: Remembering Salvador Roquet

Salvador Roquet, a pioneer in Mexican psychedelic psychotherapy, remains an influential yet relatively unknown figure in the field. He integrated indigenous healing practices, such as group support and sensory-based techniques, into his clinical approach using LSD, ketamine, and various plant-based psychedelics. Although officially sanctioned by the Mexican state, his controversial methods and legal troubles eventually led him to be pushed to the fringes of mainstream psychotherapy. His clinical experiences were characterized by intense orchestration, moving away from purely pharmacological interventions towards sensory-heavy group sessions. By fostering profound group connections and utilizing techniques that transcended typical medical models, he impacted early psychedelic researchers who observed his methods. The lasting impact of his work is captured in The Ketamine Papers, which formalizes his contributions to the field of psychedelic therapy and recognizes his role in shaping modern therapeutic approaches.