Episode 49: The Medicine Within | Ep. 4: Myths, Risks & Real Talk on Psychedelics with Jagpaul Kaur Deol

Are psychedelics the "miracle cure" often portrayed in the media, or is the reality more nuanced? In this episode of the MAPS Canada podcast, host Osheen Dayal is joined by Jagpaul Kaur Deol — a neuropharmacologist, researcher and MAPS Canada board member — to discuss the essential science of psychedelic safety. We move beyond the hype to look at how these substances actually interact with the body and mind, and why a "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn’t work in this field. Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/