$10-Million Bequest Shared by Groups Including Association for Psychedelic Studies

$10-Million Bequest Aids Drug-Policy Groups 1

Ashawna Hailey supported studies of the drug ecstasy in mental-health treatment.

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Ashawna Hailey supported studies of the drug ecstasy in mental-health treatment.

How much: $10-million bequest

Who gave it: Ashawna Hailey, co-founder of Meta-Software Corporation, which was sold to Avanti Corporation in 1996. Ms. Hailey died in October.

Who got it: The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies received $5-million; the American Civil Liberties Union, Drug Policy Alliance, Marijuana Policy Project, and Second Harvest Food Bank each received about