PsychedeLurk

That's it, I'm finally doing it.

If both Albert Hofmann and Rick Doblin support it, it seems like a promising endeavour to me.

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I feel the need to plug discipletr's comment below, he/she is entirely correct:

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1s0mt7/i_am_rick_doblin_phd_founder_of_the/cdsxr8a

For the record, this seems like a promising endeavour given experience, premeditation, and research, not solely due to a comment on reddit! It's based on many facets, one of them being experimental. I of course don't advise irresponsible use of psychedelics.

That's enough to make any man feel insecure.

You are entirely correct, and I in no way meant that as an advocation for spontaneous use of psychedelics without thorough research. I plugged your comment into my own, it's important information.

It's my understanding that psychedelics are tools for reaching the spiritual path, and it's then up to you to apply the lessons and insight gained to your every day life (meditation, mindfulness, compassion, etc.) Though I'd love to know if there's a scientific explanation behind the experience.

Rick! What a pleasant surprise.

I just finished my bridge course into science at university, and in my first year will most likely have the opportunity to branch off into specific areas of study. It's been my idealistic dream the past few years to work with psychedelics at a place such as MAPS, though that's fantasy at this point. I'm most interested in psychology, and plan on studying it at the first chance I get on the science path, though my questions to you are:

• What areas of study are most closely related (professionally) to psychedelic research/psychotherapy?

• How realistic is it for someone such as myself to get a foot in the door with an organisation such as MAPS in the future, and how might one go about it? (I realise that's a vague question, though I have no idea, and figure you'd have at least a little insight!)

I also just wanted to mention I loved your appearance on London Real. What a great episode. Come visit us at /r/psychonaut if you get a chance :)