Rick Doblin

Rick Doblin

political scientist United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
101,722
Power
6,454$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 101,722 $21,000,000 6,454$
Totals 1 331,002,651 101,722 $21,000,000 6,454$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Rick Doblin, whose organization has pursued the medical use of MDMA since the 1980s, expressed optimism about the future of psychedelics. 6

CNN: RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback

United States United States: Rick Doblin founded an organization in the 1980s aimed at securing federal approval for the medical use of MDMA. 9

The New York Times: Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics