Rick Doblin

Rick Doblin

Founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He has led efforts in psychedelic research, particularly on MDMA-assisted therapy, focusing on mental health treatment advancements.

About

Rick Doblin is the founder and executive director of MAPS, an organization dedicated to developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
He has been a pioneering advocate for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and has overseen clinical trials evaluating MDMA for PTSD.
His work bridges science, therapy, and advocacy, significantly influencing psychedelic research and policy reforms worldwide.

Areas of Expertise

founder director

Recent Podcasts

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Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202

Topic: Psychedelics research and therapy

02:36:06221,5356,6164 years ago
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