MAPS
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
is a non-profit research and educational organization that develops
medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the
careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
MAPS’s Mission
-Developing psychedelics and marijuana into prescription medicines
-Training therapists and working to establish a network of treatment centers
-Supporting scientific research into spirituality, creativity, and neuroscience
-Educating the public honestly about the risks and benefits of psychedelics and marijuana.
MAPS envisions a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits.
Current Research
MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
LSD-Assisted Psychotherapy
Ibogaine Therapy for Drug Addiction
Ayahuasca Treatment for Addiction
Medical Marijuana
..and more
MAPS's films
Videos
Amazing! Spiritual Experiences on Psychedelics – Rick Doblin
What is the value of the spiritual experiences triggered by psychedelics? MAPS director, Rick Doblin answers
The Message of Psychedelics – Dennis Mckenna
What is the message one gets from psychedelics? Psychedelics expert Dr. Dennis McKenna answers
The Source of Addictive Behaviors – Dr. Gabor Mate
Does our society foster the appearance of addiction? Addiction expert Dr. Gabor Mate answers.
Psychedelics and Racism – Dr. David E. Nichols
How did psychedelics experiences affect people’s perceptions in the 60s and beyond? Psychedelics researcher Dr. David Nichols answers
Not All The Rules Are Here To Protect Us – Dr. Kathleen Harrison
Should a patient break the law in the search of effective medicines? Psychedelics expert Dr. Kathleen Harrison answers
What is the Difference Between Legal & Illegal Drugs? – Dennis McKenna
Are illegal drugs effective as medicines? Psychedelics expert Dr. Dennis McKenna answers this question
Cannabidiol and the Therapeutic Compounds in Cannabis – Dr. David Nutt
What are the Therapeutic Compounds in Cannabis? Drugs expert Dr. David Nutt talks about THC and CBD
What happens to people when they take psychedelics? – Dr. William Richards
What happens in people’s brains when they consume psychedelics? Psychedelics researcher Dr. William Richards answers
PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINES NEWS
From shadows to light - Metsa's autobiography
Metsa introduces us to his book, soon available in english. A testimony about his adventurous and alternative life.
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Collective consciousness and our need for it, according to Metsa
Francois demange, a.k.a. Metsa, talks about the need in our society to rediscover our roots, and our connection with nature through meditation.
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