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Public Figures Changing the Tides Regarding Public Perceptions of Plant Medicines
The Greenwave and Psychedelic Renaissance Have Arrived
3 min readJan 27, 2024
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There are many prominent historical and contemporary public figures who have advocated and currently advocate for the legalization or decriminalization of plant medicines and psychedelics. These advocates publicly address their recognition of the potential therapeutic benefits of earth medicines and advocate for policy reform.
Some of these notable individuals are as follows:
- Rick Doblin: Rick Doblin is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). While MAPS is a non-profit, it also has a for-profit benefit corporation and conducts research into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, particularly MDMA. Rick Doblin and his organization are prominent advocates for the legalization of MDMA for medical purposes. Doblin has helped change the narrative in mainstream media and culture to recognize the therapeutic…