#19 - MDMA, PTSD, ACAB

<p>In this episode, we explore the implications of MAPS’ main political strategy: demonstrating affinity for and utility to the police, the military, the far right, and individuals who have repeatedly upheld violent white supremacism.</p> <p>Unpacking a <a href= "https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/acab/">recent article</a> by David Nickles, we examine the “ends justifies the means” logic that has become pervasive in psychedelic research.</p> <p>As uprisings against the police rage on from Portland to Chicago, we—as as part of a drug-using, criminalized subculture—must acknowledge and challenge the white supremacist and classist institutions of policing, in all forms.</p> <p>Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne.</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/psymposia">Support us on Patreon</a> or make a <a href= "https://www.psymposia.com/donate">tax-deductible donation</a>. </p> <p>*Patrons*</p> <p>Reliable Spores, Houston Puck, Dave Hodges, James Hubbard, Lindsay Munson, Evan Freimuth, Abigail Bianchi, Meghan Kennedy, Dave Ayers, Darrell Duane, Tehseen Noorani, Tariqul Islam, Clifford Hudson, Daniel McQueen, Maryann Kehoe, Yono ohno, Nathan Espinosa, Srikanth Cherla, Bill Harvest, Annick McIntosh, Starbuck, Anne Sagewood, Aaron Williams, Jenine Innes, Julia A, Jesse Liberty, Christian Dawley, Leon Boroditsky, Samy Tammam, Amanda Alexander</p> <p><strong>*Episode links*</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/acab/">We Need to Talk About MAPS Supporting The Police, The Military, and Violent White Supremacism</a> by David Nickles</p> <p><a href= "https://twitter.com/psymposia/status/1285301988805074944?s=20">Considerations for MAPS, a thread</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://maps.org/news/media/8181-statement-of-solidarity">Statement of Solidarity: MAPS Stands Against Systemic Racism and for Justice and Healing</a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.dosenation.com/listing.php?id=7955">Harvard's headache cure: LSD?</a> (via Dose Nation - read the Halperngate commen