About MAPS Canada

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Canada is a registered, charitable, non-profit, Canadian organization. MAPS Canada was legally incorporated on July 11, 2011 with the goal of supporting MAPS USA; specifically, the MDMA phase two study which was a multi-country study and a site was being planned for Vancouver, Canada. We are committed to planning, conducting and publishing scientific research and education supporting the beneficial uses of psychedelic medicines, including treatment for medical conditions, neuroscience, creativity and spirituality. 

Vision

Canadians have safe access to the beneficial uses of psychedelic medicines.

Mission

Working with partners in government, business and community, MAPS Canada positions itself as the leading resource in the field of psychedelic medicine through multi-disciplinary research, public education and the training of psychedelic therapists.

Goals

  • • Stimulate psychedelic research that will enable the further mainstreaming of psychedelic medicine as legal prescriptions.
  • • Build a diverse community of researchers and mobilize a network of volunteers.
  • • Educate scientists, therapists, teachers, students, and policy makers.
  • • Create dynamic, safe, ethical, and respectful learning and working environments.
  • • Develop enhanced infrastructures to support innovation and applied research.
  • • Partner with academic, health, hospital and community organizations to support and enhance psychedelic research.
  • • Train therapists to provide psychedelic psychotherapy guided by best practices.
  • • Plan, conduct and publish scientific research.

 

Values

  • • Transparency: Information is shared openly and clearly. Communications are respectful, honest, and forthright.
  • • Passion and Perseverance: We persist in the face of challenges. We have a sense of urgency about our work, and know that it’s a long-term effort.
  • • Intelligent Risk: Our decisions are informed by research and experience. We try new things and learn from our mistakes.
  • • Trust and Accountability: We value integrity and honesty, and embrace the highest standards.
  • • Inclusivity and sharing: We encourage a wide range of academic and health organizations to participate in psychedelic research and share our protocols with other groups of researchers
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Major Accomplishments

  • • Completed Phase 2 trials in 2015
  • • Completed Phase 3 trials
  • • Trained therapists through MAPS USA for phase 3 trials in 2016- 2017
  • • Numerous successful fundraisers
  • • Frequent positive engagement of mainstream media
  • • Has initiated a MDMA assisted psychotherapy for eating disorder study.
  • • Supports an MDMA assisted psychotherapy for PTSD within the context of couples’ clinical trial.
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