Introduction Over the past several years, MDMA (also known as Ecstasy/Molly) has been making waves in the realms of drug research and therapy, with many efforts having been largely spearheaded by MAPS. Recognized for its ability to enhance feelings of empathy and bonding among users, research has largely aimed at examining MDMA’s therapeutic potential for …
Objective The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medical school in Baltimore conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial to examine if one or two administrations of psilocybin, in addition to psychological support, could be an effective treatment for patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD). What is Major Depressive disorder? Major depressive …
Dear MAPS Canada Community, We are very excited to be announcing the release of our brand new MAPS Canada Podcast. This is a project that has been completely spearheaded by our volunteer Podcast Committee and has been building momentum behind the scenes since last fall. Our team has been hard at work drafting up a …
April 16, 2021 The MAPS Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Smith on April 12, 2021, as the organization’s Interim Executive Director. Vivian will lead MAPS Canada over the next three months while the board continues the recruitment process for a full-time, permanent Executive Director. Vivian will continue to …
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Are people of colour included in psychedelic research? In their paper “Inclusion of people of color in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: a review of the literature” Michaels et al. (2018) reviewed studies on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy published between 1993 and 2017 across countries to examine rates of inclusion for people of colour. Below we have summarized the key …
In Kyle Shannon’s Towards Data Science’s article, “A Guide to Reading Academic Research”, Shannon emphasizes that reading scientific papers is not just for gathering the right information for a good grade or bragging rights. “Reading papers certainly builds character”, he suggests. From researcher, to child, to performance athlete, we all have experience in building character …
The monumental year of 2020 was a lot . With all the changes that happened around the world, it is worth noting that despite the stagnation of our lives in lock-down, there was a juxtaposing movement of rapid sociopolitical developments happening outside of our homes – including the positive strides and legal wins made amidst …
MAPS Canada, a non-profit charitable organization creating a future of safe access to the beneficial uses of psychedelic medicines, is seeking a full-time Executive Director. Applications closed on March 15th, 11:59pm. SUMMARY The Executive Director is the key management leader of MAPS Canada. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic …
Dear MAPS Canada Community, The Board of Directors of MAPS Canada is sad to announce the departure of Mark Haden as Executive Director. Mark founded MAPS Canada in 2011 and over the past 10 years has built the organization from the ground up to the expansive and successful non-profit that it is today. MAPS Canada …
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Maria Sabina was a Mazatec mushroom healer, known as sabia or curandera, who became accidentally famous after conducting a ceremony for a foreigner. However, she had a captivating life long before being ‘discovered.’ Sabina was born in 1894, in Huautla de Jimenez, a small village in the province of Oaxaca, Mexico. Descended from a lineage …
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