The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic studies, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Headed by Richard Doblin of Harvard University, MAPS is the largest fund supporting research into the medical and psychiatric uses of Psychedelics and Marijuana in the world. It is also one of the most powerful lobbying influences in the US on issues concerning the War on Drugs. MAPS is currently supporting many extraordinarily promising research projects some of which include an MDMA project for the treatment of PTSD, an Ibogaine project for the termination of physical addiction to opiates (heroin, pain killers). They also a currently involved in a lawsuit against the DEA in regards to their legal ability to grow their own marijuana for medical research ... in some of the latest news regarding this lawsuit, a large group of Christian churches organized a petition that was sent to the DEA in favor of MAPS's efforts.
by Michael Nelson December 9, 2007
The acronym for “ Morning After Poops”. The smelly bathroom session that takes place the morning after a long night of drinking.
by Tiptonite July 8, 2011
Most
Awkward
Person
Ever
Assigned to colleagues, classmates, and other acquaintances who lack normal social skills and are generally avoided at all costs.
May also be adapted in the following ways:
*S.M.A.P.E.:Second Most Awkward Person Ever (used if your environment is large or unfortunate enough to include 2 M.A.P.E.s and you are forced to rank them)
*M.A.P.O.C./M.A.P.A.W.: Most Awkward Person On Campus/At Work (Location-specific terms for students and pencil-pushers)
Awkward
Person
Ever
Assigned to colleagues, classmates, and other acquaintances who lack normal social skills and are generally avoided at all costs.
May also be adapted in the following ways:
*S.M.A.P.E.:Second Most Awkward Person Ever (used if your environment is large or unfortunate enough to include 2 M.A.P.E.s and you are forced to rank them)
*M.A.P.O.C./M.A.P.A.W.: Most Awkward Person On Campus/At Work (Location-specific terms for students and pencil-pushers)
John: It was so awkward--Andy asked the CEO like a hundred unrelated questions and then tried to crack jokes with him.
Jane: Ugh, he is such a M.A.P.E.! I mean really, who wears those crazy lifeguard straw hats in real life?
Jane: Ugh, he is such a M.A.P.E.! I mean really, who wears those crazy lifeguard straw hats in real life?
by Tiger Lily 8 February 25, 2010