NPR: This American Life: Ibogaine Therapy
“This American Life” on National Public Radio features a story about a former heroin addict who has been treating people addicted to heroin with the psychedelic drug ibogaine. MAPS is currently …
MAPS in the Media
Biology News Net: Ecstasy Can Harm the Brains of First-Time Users
Biology News Net November 27, 2006 Originally appearing here. Researchers have discovered that even a small amount of MDMA, better known as ecstasy, can be harmful to the brain, according to the first …
Interview on NYPR:
Ralph Metzner at the Randall Museum a la the Mycological Society of San Francisco
Sacred Vine of Spirits and Sacred Mushroom of Visions A talk by Ralph Metzner, Ph.D. November 21, 2006 at the Randall Museum hosted by the Mycological Society of San Francisco Doors at 7 PM, talk begins …
Mushrooms Take a Trip Back to the Lab
The Los Angeles Times Sunday, November 19, 2006 -- Page 1A http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-sci-mushroom19nov19,1,4042944.story?coll=la-headlines-frontpage Mushrooms Take a Trip Back to …
Forbes: MDMA Press Release
New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that MDMA can increase the survival of dopamine cells in the brain during fetal development, which are critical in the regulation of voluntary movement, …
Oh, Dear God Its Him Again
The Los Angeles Times October 2, 2006 http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-et-harrisoct02,1,5067309.story?ctrack=1&cset=true Oh, Dear God It's Him Again By Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer Incendiary …
Santa Cruz Indymedia: The Ecstasy of Exile
Nicholas Powers’ “The Ecstasy of Exile” explores the racial politics of Burning Man and describes his use of MDMA there. Not directly about MAPS, but raises some compelling issues.
Marijuana Aids Therapy
The Washington Post September 13, 2006; page A02 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/12/AR2006091201444.html Marijuana Aids Therapy By Rick Weiss Marijuana can improve the effectiveness …
A new time; about developments that change the world
Norway’s largest week magazine Ny Tid, feature an article under the section "A new time; about developments that change the world" covering Dr. Halperns workshops. The article stressed …
San Francisco Chronicle: BURNING MAN: Designers eager to try Zen and the art of desert architecture
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article about a structure built by MAPS Patron Member Vanja Palmers that served as a meditation Zendo in Entheon Village during MAPS’ 20th anniversary gathering …
Truth About Ecstacys Unlikely Trip from Lab to Dance Floor
The Guardian Aug 18, 2006 http://www.guardian.co.uk/frontpage/story/0,,1852940,00.html Read original paper reporting on early history of MDMA Truth about ecstacy's unlikely trip from lab to dance floor …