Rick Doblin, William A. Richards, and MAPS appear to be in breach of The Statement on Open Science and Open Praxis. Now what?

Does signing onto the "Statement of Open Science" and then providing material aid, logistical support, or other important resources/input to organizations who actively refuse to “place the common good above private gain,” and, “work for the welfare of the individuals and communities served” present a breach of commitment?

Well it's about time. When it comes to drug policy Australia has been on the more conservative end of things, so this is a very hopeful development.

An offshoot of the Santo Daime has begun treating small groups of inmates with ayahuasca as Brazil struggles with a growing prison population. In addition, the inmates practice meditation and tend to a vegetable garden that contains the plants used to make ayahuasca.

Harmine, one of the main chemical constituents of both ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and Syrian rue (Peganum harmala), is making headlines this week for its potential use in treating type 1 diabetes.