Alan Watts Birthday

As the MAPS team returns from the holidays, we’ve been taking time to reflect on 2025. We’re grateful to be stepping into the new year with this community by our side, grounded in our values and committed to the long work ahead. Happy New Year from the MAPS team 💫

This week, we’re honored to share the work of InkTally, an artist whose visual language speaks directly to the questions at the heart of psychedelic healing: perception, reality, and the power of awareness. https://maps.org/news/bulletin/about-ink-tally-artwork/

Read the full statement for our Co-Executive Director, Betty Aldworth. https://maps.org/2025/12/18/maps-statement-on-cannabis-rescheduling/

We’re pleased to share a new limited edition hoodie collection created to accompany the 2025 MAPS Bulletin, arriving in mailboxes the week of December 22! This collection was produced in a one-time, limited run. Two designs are available! Visit the link below to get yours: maps.org/store

Happy birthday to Dennis McKenna! In this clip from After the Revolution: Natural Psychedelics and the Right to Symbiosis, McKenna reflects on psychedelics not only as tools for healing the mind, but as catalysts for a deeper reckoning with how we relate to the living world.

In a recent Drug Discovery & Development piece, the potential move to Schedule III is framed as a shift that could unlock long-restricted cannabis research and accelerate pharmaceutical development. https://www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/why-schedule-iii-cannabis-could-be-a-win-for-big-pharma/

Today, we’re featuring a powerful piece from Anne Hamilton, JD, MA—an advanced-stage breast cancer survivor whose own encounter with mortality led her to reimagine what palliative care can look like. Read the full article: https://maps.org/news/bulletin/live-and-die-well-survivorship-collective/

Reports suggest President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would reclassify marijuana at the federal level, potentially moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. Read the full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/cannabis-stocks-trump-regulations.html

A new clinical study examined whether ayahuasca, when paired with a structured meaning reconstruction therapy, could offer early support to people experiencing acute grief within the first year of losing a close family member. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-13251-5

If you’re searching for meaningful gifts this season, we’ve got you covered✨ 40% off everything in the MAPS store by using code “MAPSTURNS40”, and 60% off for Members! Order by December 14 to make sure your gifts arrive on time, and for those extra savings, become a member😎 maps.org/membership

Dancing, psychedelics, community, and transformative experiences often go hand-in-hand.  In this week’s Bulletin article, Ana Flecha, Ph.D., explores how dance and psychedelics work together as powerful tools for transformation, healing and collective connection.  maps.org/news/bulleti...

Today marks the birthday of Timothy Leary, a psychologist and cultural figure who helped bring psychedelics into mainstream awareness.

Zendo Project invites you to enroll in their upcoming SIT course, where you'll master the fundamentals of psychedelic harm reduction, gain tools for handling challenging experiences, and learn best practices for integration. Learn more and register: zendoproject.org/shop/sit/

The global mental health and neuroscience communities are mourning the loss of Nolan Williams, M.D. To those who knew him best, he was far more than a pioneer — he was a devoted husband, an adoring father, and a man who approached life with curiosity, courage, and love. maps.org/2025/10/14/r...

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our Co-Executive Director, Ismail L. Ali, if he had a psychedelic experience that made him feel more connected with his heritage and identity. Learn more about Izzy: maps.org/people/ismai...

Tanya Kammonen of the IMC Fund wrote our next Bulletin article, IMCF at PS2025, where she shares some of the projects and outputs from the conference, including the reading of the Second Declaration by the IMCF Delegation to the Psychedelic Field. Read the full Bulletin: maps.org/news/bulleti...

MAPS is partnering with the HoloMind Institute to deliver its International Psychedelic Therapy Training Program (ITE) in Poland. Visit the link below to learn more about this historic moment! maps.org/2025/10/08/m...

In this new Tricycle Day interview, Ismail reflects on how his Islamic faith shaped his philosophy on psychedelics, where he sees the bleeding edge of policy reform, and why MAPS is narrowing its strategic focus for the chapter ahead. www.tricycleday.com/p/ismail-ali

In this week’s Bulletin article, Elliot Marseille, the Director of the Collaborative for the Economics of Psychedelics at UC Berkeley, explains the research and analyses behind the cost, coverage, and accessibility of psychedelic medicines. Read the full article: maps.org/news/bulleti...

In this article, Court Wing writes about the transdiagnostic potential of psychedelics, including but not limited to, MDMA, LSD, DMT, and Ibogaine. Learn more: maps.org/news/bulleti...

In this MAPS from the past Bulletin, Citlali reminds us that honoring Hispanic and Indigenous heritage means holding space for these truths, acknowledging harm, and creating pathways of respect and reciprocity in the psychedelic future. maps.org/news/bulleti...

In this week’s Bulletin, researchers at Emory University are launching a study on Post-Psychedelic Challenges — investigating what these difficulties look like, their predictors, and how to best support individuals experiencing them.  maps.org/news/bulleti...

‼️We're hiring‼️ MAPS is seeking experienced philanthropy professionals to join our growing team. Swipe to learn more! The application window for these roles closes on September 30th; please apply during the application window to be considered. ats.rippling.com/maps/jobs

In this next Bulletin article, Wendy Tucker, the daughter of Ann Shulgin and Board Chair, recounts many of the amazing moments we shared in remembrance of the legendary chemist who synthesized MDMA. maps.org/news/bulleti...

We’re honored to share an excerpt from "The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary" – a tribute to Rosemary’s intelligence, adventure, and enduring spirit.  maps.org/news/bulleti...

This October, MAPS is happy to share TheraPsil’s MDMA Experiential Retreat in British Columbia — a 5-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy through MAPS, TheraPsil, CIIS, IPI, Fluence, and others. therapsil.ac-page.com/mdma-experie...

As we launch the first wave of PS2025 session videos on the newly enhanced Virtual Trip platform, we're reminded that access to education isn’t just a value — it’s a strategy for change. Stream the first sessions from PS2025: virtualtrip.maps.org?_gl=1*1wl2yr....

As the psychedelic movement weaves together decades of progress, challenges, and hard-won lessons, PS2025 reminded us that real change happens through meaningful dialogue and collaboration across identities, disciplines, and perspectives. maps.org/2025/07/16/f...

Women's Health Magazine's latest piece highlights a U.S. clinical trial testing a psilocybin-like compound for severe postpartum depression and shares stories of moms self-treating with mushrooms to cope with anxiety and disconnection after birth. www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a650376...

Looking back, it’s clear how much work went into transforming the exhibit space at Psychedelic Science 2025. With 180 booths, exhibitors brought research, community efforts, and creative projects into one place✨ www.psychedelicscience.org/exhibit

If you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone. The University of California San Francisco is conducting research for a new investigational treatment to see if it is effective in improving anxiety. To learn more e-mail [email protected]

In a recent Washington Post op-ed, former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry shares how witnessing ibogaine’s effects on Veterans transformed his views on psychedelics and inspired Texas’s historic $50 million investment in clinical research. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Texas recently made history! Governor Greg Abbott signed off on $50 million in state funding to study ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic that has shown potential in treating opioid addiction, traumatic brain injury, and depression. Read the full article: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/h...

At #PS2025, this conversation reminded us why we believe so deeply that music truly is the bridge. We learned that music isn’t just sound — it’s a vessel for translating cosmic mysteries, ancestral wisdom, and inner revelations into something we can feel, share, and heal through.

✨Today’s the day!✨ The doors to Psychedelic Science 2025 have officially opened — but you don’t have to be in Denver to experience it. Become a MAPS Member to unlock instant access to the livestream and directly support the movement using the link below: maps.org/membership/

Psychedelic Science 2025 begins tomorrow — and whether you're packing for Denver or tuning in from home, there’s still time to get involved. Visit the link below to learn more: maps.org/membership/

Psychedelic Science 2025 is a gathering of people who’ve dared to question, dream, and transform - especially in the face of stigma and resistance. This movement exists because someone (maybe you) chose the path of an activist. www.psychedelicscience.org

By participating in the conference, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. This code supplements, but does not replace, any existing agreements between you, your organization, and the conference. www.psychedelicscience.org/code-of-cond...

We don’t always get to work side by side. We’re often scattered — across cities, timelines, and ways of showing up for this work. But this week, we come together. To share, to grow, to remember why we started. Psychedelic Science 2025 is where the threads reconnect🌍🫂

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads who are showing up differently. Those breaking generational cycles, healing emotional wounds, and leading their families with presence, empathy, and intention. Psychedelics are playing a powerful role in that transformation🌿 (1/2)

Join MAPS Membership by setting up a monthly donation of $5 or more to access the PS2025 keynote livestream and become part of a growing movement supporting psychedelic healing and research. maps.org/membership

At Psychedelic Science 2025, education is more than just what happens on stage — it’s embedded in how we care for ourselves and each other. That’s why MAPS and our allies are proud to offer a range of harm reduction trainings and wellness spaces designed to equip attendees with real-world knowledge.

At Psychedelic Science 2025, we’re seeing Rick's vision come to life. People from across cultures and disciplines are coming together to explore how these medicines can foster empathy, spark creativity, and strengthen the connections that sustain us. www.psychedelicscience.org

Tomorrow at 2PM PT, join Hena Malik Başak and Lauren Taus in a powerful conversation on how psychedelics can support family healing, emotional repair, and relational growth. www.instagram.com/maps__org/

Join NFL athletes: Jordan Poyer, Jon Feliciano, and Robert Gallery in a raw, eye-opening conversation on psychedelics, mental health, and healing beyond the game — moderated by Aubrey Marcus. psychedelicscience.org

Up next in our Voices of PS2025 series, Hena Malik Başak sits down with Jessica Nielson, Ph.D.— a leading researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, trauma, and psychedelics. www.instagram.com/maps__org?ig...

As reported in a recent Marijuana Moment piece, the certification of the state’s first testing lab completes the regulated supply chain, allowing psilocybin products to begin moving from cultivation and manufacturing to licensed healing centers. www.marijuanamoment.net/colorados-ps...?

Continuing our Voices of PS2025 series, next up, Hena Basak will be interviewing journalist and author Michelle Lhooq! Tune in for a conversation about reclaiming the body, reimagining healing, and expanding how we think about altered states. www.instagram.com/maps__org/

The MAPS community mourns the passing of Amanda Feilding — a towering figure in psychedelics, an unwavering advocate for cognitive liberty, and a dear friend to MAPS and our founder, Rick Doblin. maps.org/2025/05/28/r...