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
Announcing the MAPS Canada Podcast Read More »
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
Why Learn How to Read Scientific Papers? Read More »
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
Psychedelics in Canada: 2020 Review Read More »
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
Announcing Mark Haden’s Resignation From MAPS Canada Read More »
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
In Memory of Maria Sabina Read More »
In the season finale of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, join Paul Stamets for a discussion on the history of psilocybin and our knowledge of its medicinal value. Psilocybin mushrooms serve a societal need that remains unaddressed by conventional medicine. Paul champions the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin and will outline why, due to the COVID-19 outbreak,
In episode 13 of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, Spencer Hawkswell, CEO of TheraPsil, will discuss psilocybin-assisted therapy and its future potential. Date: Tuesday, December 15th Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EST) About Spencer Hawkswell Spencer Hawkswell is the CEO at TheraPsil, an organization which advocates for the clinical application
Help support equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine for all Canadians.
Join our mailing list and stay informed of the latest news from MAPS Canada, relevant news about psychedelics from around the world,
and invitations to MAPS Canada virtual events, webinars, in-person events, and more.
