Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

Psychedelics in Focus: Clinical Trials, Transformations and Regulations, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Join us for an informative webinar as we delve into the world of psychedelic trials and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding these transformative therapies. Explore the promising efficacy of psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine, and ibogaine in treating conditions such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorder.

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  • Attendees will explore the specific aspects of psychedelics crucial for orchestrating clinical trials.
  • The featured speakers will discuss the regulatory landscape governing novel psychedelic clinical studies in Australia.
  • The speakers will also delve into the outlook for emerging psychedelic compounds and their potential impact on the future.
  • Discuss the important results observed in clinical trials, showcasing the potential for durable effects lasting over a year post-dosing.

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Partners with Industry Leaders in Support of Annual Gala to End Veteran Suicide

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

CORONADO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, today announced new sponsors of its third annual gala event, the Torchbearer Ball, to be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California.

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  • Sponsorships of the Torchbearer Ball directly support VETS' mission to provide healing opportunities to Special Operators and their spouses.
  • The Torchbearer Ball follows the success of the two previous galas, both of which hosted over 600 guests, raising over $3 million to end veteran suicide.
  • VETS is proud to lead the charge in ending veteran suicide through our advocacy, research, and support for veterans and their spouses to access psychedelic-assisted therapies.
  • As we host our third annual gala event, we are deeply grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and partners.

PS2023: The Virtual Trip Unveils Latest Video Release Featuring Michael Pollan, Melissa Etheridge, and More

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Videos include sessions from nearly every conference track, including Veterans, Plant Medicine, Therapy, Policy, Business, and Therapy.

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  • Videos include sessions from nearly every conference track, including Veterans, Plant Medicine, Therapy, Policy, Business, and Therapy.
  • This collection embodies MAPS' commitment to inclusivity and respect for the traditions of Indigenous communities in the context of psychedelic research.
  • "It's a privilege to unveil this latest installment of PS2023: The Virtual Trip.
  • PS2023: The Virtual Trip is made available through a pay-what-you-can model , ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to this transformative content.

Numinus Congratulates MAPS on its Phase 3 Study Results Published in Nature Medicine

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Study Results are widely regarded as the final step before MDMA-assisted therapy is reviewed by the FDA for wider patient access.

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  • Study Results are widely regarded as the final step before MDMA-assisted therapy is reviewed by the FDA for wider patient access.
  • These findings were published last week in the peer-reviewed medical journal, Nature Medicine.
  • With its established clinic network, Numinus stands ready to offer MDMA-assisted therapy pending appropriate regulatory approvals.
  • Full text available at MDMA-assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial | Nature Medicine .

VETS Announces Torchbearer Ball, the Third Annual Gala to End Veteran Suicide

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CORONADO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, has announced its third annual gala event, the Torchbearer Ball, to be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California.

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  • — Rep. Dan Crenshaw
    The Torchbearer Ball aims to raise funds to support VETS' mission of providing Foundational Healing Grants to Special Operators, their spouses, and Gold Star Spouses.
  • Since its inception in 2020, VETS has been dedicated to combating veteran suicide by providing resources, research, and advocacy for veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies for PTSD, TBI, and other mental health conditions.
  • "We are grateful for the support of our sponsors who make this event possible and help us to continue our work to END veteran suicide."
  • The Torchbearer Ball follows the success of the previous two galas, both of which sold out with over 600 guests, raising over $3 million for VETS' mission to end veteran suicide.

MAPS Launches Online Video Sessions from Psychedelic Science 2023 with The Virtual Trip

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

PS2023: The Virtual Trip offers an opportunity to access a wide spectrum of sessions from Psychedelic Science 2023, the largest psychedelics conference in history.

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  • PS2023: The Virtual Trip offers an opportunity to access a wide spectrum of sessions from Psychedelic Science 2023, the largest psychedelics conference in history.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has begun publishing a collection of content from the highly acclaimed Psychedelic Science 2023 conference.
  • PS2023: The Virtual Trip brings the world’s leading experts in psychedelic research, therapies, policy, culture, and business to the general public through an affordable and accessible online platform.
  • I'm excited to be part of this Virtual Trip into the world of Psychedelic Science 2023 once again."

Numinus Wellness Inc. Reports Q3 2023 Results

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Monday, July 17, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its financial results for the three months ended May 31, 2023 ("Q3 2023").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its financial results for the three months ended May 31, 2023 ("Q3 2023").
  • Gross margin grew 1010 basis points in Q3 2023 compared to 24.4% in Q3 2022.
  • At the end of Q3 2023, Numinus had 130 practitioners (Q2 2023: 133) providing client treatments through its wellness clinics and virtual services.
  • On June 14, 2023, Numinus announced the appointment of Nikhil Handa as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2023, following a thorough executive search.

Drugs and religion have been a potent combination for millennia, from cannabis at ancient funerary sites to psychedelic retreats today

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Well-known figures like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, singer Miley Cyrus and boxer Mike Tyson testify to their transformative impact.

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  • Well-known figures like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, singer Miley Cyrus and boxer Mike Tyson testify to their transformative impact.
  • Less visible consumers are “microdosing” or signing up for retreats with shamanic guides in this rapidly expanding subculture.

Drugged animals?

    • Signs of stoner life in the animal kingdom go way beyond cats and their catnip.
    • Among the more celebrated examples of this phenomenon are Siberian reindeer, which partake in the consumption of the fly agaric mushroom, a hallucogenic.
    • Biology professor Oné R. Pagán makes a similar argument in his 2021 book “Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins.”

Drugged ancestors?

    • In fact, the archaeological record seems quite overwhelming in linking psychoactive substances in nature to ancient religious rituals.
    • Researchers chemically analyzed human hair samples that had been put in tubes made of wood or antler and placed near the dead.
    • Switching continents, a funerary space in western China also points to deep-rooted connections among drugs, altered states and ritual life.

Sacred drugs?

    • What led our prehistoric ancestors to these powerful plants and fungi, and why did they use them over and over?
    • On the other hand, the needs and desires of people living today have been shaped by modern societies.
    • In research about prehistoric societies, the term “shaman” is a catch-all designation for individuals whose roles included religious leadership, healing and spirit communication, among others.

Drugged today

    • What do the animalistic and ancient roots of humans’ interaction with drugs tell us about this contemporary landscape?
    • The use of drugs in these experiences was not universal, but it was not uncommon either – especially in religious life.
    • Here and now, these types of uses for psychedelics have often been rebranded as clinical science, not spirituality.

Beyond Marketing Exhibits at the Psychedelic Sciences MAPS Conference, the Largest Psychedelic Gathering in History

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Friday, June 30, 2023

The Beyond Marketing team recently exhibited and sponsored the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Psychedelic Sciences Conference, the largest psychedelic gathering in history.

Key Points: 
  • The Beyond Marketing team recently exhibited and sponsored the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Psychedelic Sciences Conference, the largest psychedelic gathering in history.
  • "Beyond Marketing are subject matter experts in helping us grow and expand our business.
  • Beyond Marketing continues to support growth and awareness efforts around the use of psychedelics.
  • By sponsoring leading-edge conferences such as the Psychedelic Sciences Conference by MAPS, Beyond Marketing is helping to advance the conversation and promote awareness around the promising benefits of these breakthrough treatments.

Momentum Events Celebrates Historic Conference, Psychedelic Science 2023

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Friday, June 23, 2023

DENVER, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Events, one of the nation’s leading event production companies with a specialization in producing conferences and trade shows focused on emerging industries, announced the successful close of Psychedelic Science 2023 (PS2023), a co-production with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum Events, one of the nation’s leading event production companies with a specialization in producing conferences and trade shows focused on emerging industries, announced the successful close of Psychedelic Science 2023 (PS2023), a co-production with the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
  • PS2023 brought together thousands of the world’s leading researchers, experts, cultural icons, investors, and thinkers in the evolving world of psychedelics.
  • Ben Greenzweig, Founder and CEO of Momentum Events, stated, “PS2023 far exceeded the expectations of the organizers.
  • We couldn’t have asked for a better, more intentional, and committed partner in this effort.”