"Psychedelic Science in the 21st Century" was the largest scientific psychedelic research conference to take place in the U.S. in over 40 years. The event, which took place from April 15-18, 2010, in San Jose, California, was sponsored by MAPS in collaboration with the Heffter Research Institute, the Council on Spiritual Practices, and the Beckley Foundation.
Roy HaberThe use of Ayahuasca in the Santo Daime church
Stephen Beyer, Ph.D.Ayahuasca Shaminism, Cognitive Psychology
Kathleen HarrisonFolk Research: The hidden benefits of a long tradition
Silvia PolivoyAyahuasca: Handle with Utmost Care
Paulo BarbosaPersonality Traits, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Ayahuasca Naive Subjects
Deborah QuevedoPsychospiritual Integration of an Ayahuasca Retreat Experience
Luís TófoliMental Health Safety of Ayahuasca Religious Use: Results from an Epidemiological Surveillance System by the Uniao
Diana SlatteryEcstatic Significations: Psychedelics and Language
Michael MontagneMetaphors & Meanings: How We Interpret and Understand Psychedelic Drug Experiences
David CoyoteWaking Up Together: The Intertwining of Buddhism & Ayahuasca
Susana BustosIcaros: Song and Healing in Ayahuasca Ceremonies
Yalila EspinosaErotic Healing Experiences with Ayahuasca
Phillipe LucasRegaining Internal Freedom: Ayahuasca-Assisted Treatment for Addiction
Robert ForteAyahuasca, Indigenous Medicine & Cancer: Preliminary Findings
James KentThe Mechanics of Hallucination