The Nowak Society

08/20/2026

MAPS Responds to Report of Progress for M**A-assisted therapy for PTSD with FDA – Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies – MAPS

MAPS Responds to Report of Progress for M**A-assisted therapy for PTSD with FDA The reported resubmission of the New Drug Application will initiate a new evaluation of the treatment’s safety and efficacy for potential FDA approval Recently updated FDA guidance, Psychedelic Drugs: Considerations fo...

08/07/2026

Join us Thursday August 13th at 6:30pm in Fort Collins!

Psychedelic Professionals Social Hour, now happening monthly in Fort Collins. Join us on the second Thursday of each month, 6:30pm, at Purpose Brewing in mid-town. This is a casual, friendly space where we can network and meet other like-minded practitioners and activists in the psychedelic space.

Please also be aware of our Community Guidelines for Nowak Society events. To protect the community, we ask that no one try to solicit illegal substances or services from anyone attending the event. Be kind, be respectful, and keep it legal.

If you have a flyer, brochure, business card or other material to announce or share with the community, please bring it! We just ask that anything shared or promoted is legal in the state of Colorado.

We can't WAIT to see you there, Fort Collins!

https://www.meetup.com/the-nowak-society/events/316023566/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=482965987

08/06/2026

The New York Times: “Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.”

Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether.

07/15/2026

New from Mycopreneur: "What Colorado's Regulated Psilocybin Model Can Teach the Rest of the Country"

"Today we’ve got an inside peek into the regulated psilocybin therapy landscape in Colorado with Dori Lewis. At the bottom of the newsletter you’ll find the invitation for today’s Mycopreneur Incubator, which is being co-hosted by mushroom cultivator and Colorado political activist Jacob Marlega."

https://www.mycopreneur.com/p/what-colorado-s-regulated-psilocybin-model-can-teach-the-rest-of-the-country

07/13/2026

FDA finally shares guidance on psychedelic clinical trials. Check out the article here.

Here, we share our section-by-section comparison with the 2023 draft guidance, a review against stakeholder feedback, and a look at September’s psychedelics public hearing

07/01/2026

Check out the premier of DANTE July 11th at the ENT Center in Colorado Springs! Tickets here: https://dante500.com/

07/01/2026

Aspen Public Radio: "APS2026: The Initiate’s Gaze: What We See as Psychedelics Go Mainstream"

https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/ideas-speakers-lectures/2026-06-21/aps2026-the-initiates-gaze-what-we-see-as-psychedelics-go-mainstream?fbclid=IwY2xjawSyM4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnaUF1RVM1TUZQYmtWa1Blc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtMZTxpx1x08BYmEDlCk2Lirsx5lFHx1HiL8-SoJFw82ZAV20_uGrsiLQe_Y_aem_t3h3jJyzzPYZ6W-SLLq7NQ

Many new participants are entering this landscape seeking palliatives — relief from depression, anxiety, and trauma. Others approach psychedelics as wellness tools, productivity enhancers, or beautiful peak experiences. From the perspective of an initiate, these medicines are far more than psychol...

06/27/2026