The speaker submission portal for Psychedelic Science 2027 is open!🥳 We're building a program that reflects the full breadth of this field: science, therapy, policy, culture, the humanities, spirituality, and the traditions that have shaped this work.

Give a donation of $15 or more to the Fandiem campaign and you're entered to win two tickets aboard the ship for this November's Wonder Summit, a week-long gathering on the Amazon Nov. 2–9, with flights, lodging, and meals all included. fandiem.com/amazon

In a recent interview featured in Tricycle Day, Sia Henry traces her path from criminal justice reform and restorative justice work to psychedelic-assisted therapy, and explains why the two are more connected than people might expect. https://www.tricycleday.com/p/sia-henry

In today's Bulletin article, we share an excerpt from Psyche Unbound: Essays in Honor of Stanislav Grof, published in celebration of this milestone.  https://maps.org/news/bulletin/psyche-unbound-excerpt-perception-and-knowledge/

Our friends at Design Science Studio are hosting Regen·era Rising, a summit bringing together artists, designers, and changemakers to explore the intersection of art, science, and social transformation. Join them July 3–5 at Gateway Mendocino in Hopland, CA!  bit.ly/regenerarising

June 25 marks 51 years since Sasha Shulgin first synthesized 2C-B. To celebrate, take a tour through Sasha Shulgin's historic laboratory with Reggie Watts and Hamilton Morris, and step inside one of the most influential spaces in psychedelic history. https://www.youtube.com/@MAPS1986

MAPS is partnering with the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Natural Medicine Division to provide Psychedelic Crisis Assessment and Intervention training to first responders across the state of Colorado. https://youtu.be/Iqsi3zaoG6E?si=PIrvH2-EI8C97qw5

Our Relocating the Root literature review explores the mental health impacts of the criminal legal system on system-impacted people and examines what it could take to create more accessible, culturally responsive approaches to healing. https://maps.org/2026/04/27/relocating-the-root/

Featured in The Microdose, “5 Questions With neuroscientist Fadel Zeidan” explores the emerging science behind psilocybin and phantom limb pain, a condition that affects many amputees and remains notoriously difficult to treat. https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/can-psilocybin-alleviate-phantom

In this moment from Psychedelic Science 2025, Pamela Roundtree, speaking on behalf of the Juneteenth & Black Planning Committee, reflects on the relationship between liberation and accountability, challenging us to consider what it takes to move beyond symbolic recognition toward meaningful change.

Pride is a celebration of authenticity, but it is also a reminder of what it can take to arrive there. https://virtualtrip.maps.org/video/the-library-is-open-a-conversation-about-queer-affirming-psychedelic-therapy/

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This work is offered as a contribution to ongoing global conversations about peacebuilding, community healing, and the responsible exploration of psychedelic tools in non-clinical contexts. https://maps.org/2026/01/09/iceers-keeping-the-candles-burning-empowering-peacemakers-in-dark-times/

In today's Bulletin article, Rosalind Watts, Ph.D., asks a question that begins in the forest and ends somewhere much closer to home: what happens when living systems are severed from the underground connections that sustain them? https://maps.org/news/bulletin/clearcut-forests-community/?

On June 12, 1943, Susi Ramstein became the first woman to take LSD. A laboratory assistant to Albert Hofmann, she was also present during his historic self-experiment and is often considered the first modern psychedelic guide. Learn more: https://chacruna.net/first-woman-to-take-lsd/

As awareness and access to psychedelics continue to grow, so does the need for informed, compassionate crisis response. Learn more: https://youtu.be/Iqsi3zaoG6E?si=PIrvH2-EI8C97qw5

As psychedelic care continues to evolve, PSIP asks what becomes possible when the people most affected by criminalization are not treated as an afterthought, but are instead centered from the beginning. Learn more: https://maps.org/2026/04/27/relocating-the-root/

This article explores the history of jury nullification, the practice of acquitting a defendant despite evidence of guilt when jurors believe a conviction would be unjust. Read the full article: https://filtermag.org/jury-nullification-drug-war/

Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Exeter are exploring how people with autoimmune symptoms manage their health, including experiences with psychedelic self-medication. Visit the link below to participate: https://qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_3C5ZtZtuM85GSYS

Today, we're introducing Psychedelics for System-Impacted People (PSIP), a new MAPS initiative exploring how psychedelic-assisted healing might responsibly serve people who have been most affected by mass incarceration, the War on Drugs, and the lasting consequences of criminalization.

MAPS & CO First Responder Training!

New research from Dalibor Sames and colleagues at Columbia University suggests ibogaine and noribogaine may influence how neurotransmitters are stored and recycled in the brain. https://www.lucid.news/new-theories-and-findings-from-the-frontier-of-ibogaine-research/

A new study featured in The Guardian found that a single dose of psilocybin may lead to lasting brain changes linked to greater mental flexibility, wellbeing, and psychological insight. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/05/magic-mushrooms-psychedelic-changes-brain-anatomy-psilocybin

In today's Bulletin article, University of Utah clinician and researcher Benjamin Lewis outlines five principles guiding his team's approach to group psilocybin-assisted therapy: parallel process, not-knowing, grounding, fun, and flowers. https://maps.org/news/bulletin/on-bringing-the-flowers/

This Memorial Day, we remember those who lost their lives in military service, as well as the Veterans and first responders lost beyond the battlefield to the lasting impacts of trauma, isolation, and limited access to mental health care.

Zendo project is hosting a weekend-intensive course June 6-7, and scholarships applications close May 26! CE credits available for mental health professionals. Register: zendoproject.org/sit

Continuing our AAPI Heritage Month highlights, we asked MAPS staff whether psychedelics have ever helped them feel more connected to their heritage or identity. Learn more about Hena: https://maps.org/people/hena-malik-basak/

This is what it looks like to put down roots. Work that’s built over decades, shaped by relationships, carried forward by people who keep showing up even when the path isn’t clear, and grounded in a shared commitment to healing for all. We’re all here for the long haul. maps.org/40th

“As MAPS celebrates its 40th anniversary, we’re proud to join the Cannabis Unity Coalition in advancing the movement for compassionate, evidence-based drug policy,” -Gina Vensel, Community Partnerships Manager, MAPS https://filtermag.org/coalition-cannabis-justice-dc-lobbying/

A post-prohibition future cannot only focus on access or innovation. It also has to make room for repair, community care, and the people who have carried the deepest impacts of prohibition for decades. Read the full piece: https://www.psychedelicstoday.com/2026/05/09/drug-war-mothers-children/

This AAPI Heritage Month, staff reflected on whether psychedelics have ever deepened their connection to heritage or identity. For Grace Cepe, those experiences opened space to explore intergenerational trauma, ancestral resilience, and the lasting impacts of colonialism on Filipino/a/x psychology.

We aim to create dual learning opportunities and wisdom sharing between diverse therapists and MAPS to learn about historical context and cultural adaptability of psychedelic-assisted therapy around the world. maps.org/news/update/beyond-borders-maps-international-therapist-education-program/

In today's Bulletin article, John Gilchrist, TheraPsil's Director of Communications, offers a ground-level look at how clinicians in Canada have been preparing to deliver psychedelic-assisted therapy. Read the full article: https://maps.org/news/bulletin/therapsil-psychedelic-training

MAPS Welcomes Liana Gillooly and Andrew "Mo" Septimus to Board of Directors! https://maps.org/2026/05/07/maps-welcomes-liana-gillooly-and-andrew-mo-septimus-to-board-of-directors/

42 years ago today, some of the most influential voices in psychedelic history gathered at UC Santa Barbara for the Psychedelics and Spirituality Conference, also known as Psychedelic Conference II. This ticket is a small piece of that history.

It's here! PS27 Early Bird registration is now live. Early Bird is the best way to lock in your spot before pricing moves to First Release. Bring your crew and save 20% on groups of 5+. Don't wait too long, Early Bird is limited. https://psychedelicscience.org/

Deva Collective, a nonprofit devoted to advancing clinical research in alternative medicine for women’s health, has begun fundraising for their second study investigating ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for postpartum depression. devacollective.org/kap-for-postpartum-depression.

Featured by Psychedelics Today, Betty Aldworth examines how the War on Drugs has extended far beyond criminalization alone, impacting pregnancy, housing stability, family separation, economic opportunity, and access to care. https://www.psychedelicstoday.com/2026/05/09/drug-war-mothers-children/

This New York Times piece looks at the growing bipartisan interest in psychedelic research, shaped by decades of advocacy, evolving science, and the voices of those seeking care. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/science/ibogaine-psychedelics-rogan-trump.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Featured in the article, Betty Aldworth reminds us that incremental changes like this don’t automatically translate into meaningful change for the people most impacted by prohibition. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/view-cannabis-rescheduling-fuels-optimism-across-industry-2026-04-23/

For 40 years, MAPS has been waiting for a moment like this. The hard and crucial work starts now, and we're ready. Read our full statement: https://maps.org/2026/04/18/maps-welcomes-federal-action-to-advance-science-dri

83 years ago today, a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann stepped out of his laboratory in Basel, Switzerland, climbed onto his bicycle, and rode home accompanied by his lab partner. Happy Bicycle Day!!🚲✨

🚨Breaking🚨: A new federal directive aims to accelerate the review of psychedelic therapies. What happens next will depend on how this momentum is held. https://apnews.com/article/ibogaine-psychedelic-trump-fda-ptsd-veterans-kennedy-a9940fa57fa1457fc064eb5165003524

InnerMost presents Papers & Practice, a 6-week, in-person educational immersion starting April 24 in New York. Payment plans are available! Learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN3MCD7iBNO8XSqbmdiF8m20Keggu0TVZt-c352TYcuh887w/viewform

Did you know Betty Aldworth was Executive Director of SSDP in 2018, while Ismail Ali served on the Board of Directors alongside Zane Bader? Today, Betty and Izzy are Co-Executive Directors at MAPS, and Zane is Associate Director of Communications.

Today, MAPS turns 40🥳 For four decades, this work has taken root, been carried forward through relationships, and continues to resonate today. maps.org/40th

Allow me to reintroduce myself😎 Sown from strong roots, sustained through shared purpose, and shaping what’s next — together. Learn more about the last four decades, and what’s to come✨ maps.org/40th

One bold idea grew into a global movement🌎 Tomorrow, we celebrate✨

April 8. Forty years in the making🌱

it’s about time we made one of these…👀🔥 Introducing limited edition MAPS lighter cases, designed by Rudy Maldonado from Found and Found Store and signed by Rick Doblin! Members get first access + 40% off for two weeks before it opens up. maps.org/store