Rick Doblin

Rick Doblin is the founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), established in the 1980s to promote the medical use of psychedelic substances, particularly MDMA, for therapeutic purposes. He is known for his vision of harnessing psychedelics to address mental health issues and trauma, advocating for their potential to foster social connection and healing on a global scale. His work has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of interest in psychedelics within the medical community and has sparked conversations about their regulation and therapeutic applications.