Monday, November 3, 2014

SSDP: Ecstasy Rising screening featuring Rick Doblin

Curious about MDMA (aka Ecstasy)? Students for Sensible Drug Policy will be screening the TV documentary "Ecstasy Rising" featuring Peter Jennings. The film will go over the history of the substance and the course of actions that lead to the current US government's stance on MDMA. Following the film special guest Rick Doblin, Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), will Skype-in for a Q & A about the film and MDMA. Rick will also discuss some of the current research projects that MAPS is working on involving MDMA and other psychoactive substances. 

Event summary:
Ecstasy Rising screening featuring Rick Doblin
When: Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 PM
Where: Margaret Brent B room, Stamp Student Union
Cost: This event is free and open to the public.

For more information contact ssdpterps@gmail.com or visit the following links:
UMD SSDP Facebook page: www.facebook.com/umdssdp
UMD SSDP website: umdssdp.weebly.com
MAPS website: www.maps.org/
Rick Doblin Bio: www.maps.org/about/staff/