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Decriminalization, Legalization, & Rescheduling Efforts
Hawaii Senators Approve Psilocybin Task Force Bill In Committee, With Decriminalization Measures Still Pending
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A Hawaii Senate committee on Friday approved a bill to set up a state working group to study the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin mushrooms and develop a “long-term” plan to ensure that the psychedelic is accessible for medical use for adults 21 and older. It’s one of several psilocybin measures—i…
A Hawaii Senate committee on Friday approved a bill to set up a state working group to study the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin mushrooms and develop a “long-term” plan to ensure that the psychedelic is accessible for medical use for adults 21 and older. It’s one of several psilocybin measures—i…
Maryland Senate Bill Would Provide ‘Cost-Free Access’ To Psychedelics For Military Veterans
MARIJUANA MOMENT
A group of Maryland senators recently filed a bill that would create a state fund that could be used to provide free access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while also supporting research into their therape…
A group of Maryland senators recently filed a bill that would create a state fund that could be used to provide free access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while also supporting research into their therape…
Washington Wants to Legalize Magic Mushrooms Statewide - CBD Testers
CBD TESTERS
Washington is now the 3rd state offering legislation to legalize magic mushrooms and other entheogenic plants for recreational use
Washington is now the 3rd state offering legislation to legalize magic mushrooms and other entheogenic plants for recreational use
Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (M109)
When Will Psilocybin Be Available in Oregon and What’s the Hold-Up?
PSYCHEDELIC SPOTLIGHT
Although Oregon Health Authority has until December 31 to finalize the framework, the timeline for access to psilocybin services is murky.
Although Oregon Health Authority has until December 31 to finalize the framework, the timeline for access to psilocybin services is murky.
FREE Virtual Event Series - Deep Dive Into the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act: OHA Draft Rules #1 (Session 2)
EMERGE LAW GROUP
Emerge Law Group is excited to continue its FREE virtual event series "Deep Dive Into the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act"! Session 2: OHA Draft Rules Regarding Facilitator Training Programs, Psilocybin Products, and Product Testing Join us on: Thursday, February 24, 2022 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Pacific Standard Time via Zoom REGISTRATION LINK HERE. We will take…
Emerge Law Group is excited to continue its FREE virtual event series "Deep Dive Into the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act"! Session 2: OHA Draft Rules Regarding Facilitator Training Programs, Psilocybin Products, and Product Testing Join us on: Thursday, February 24, 2022 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Pacific Standard Time via Zoom REGISTRATION LINK HERE. We will take…
Right to Try
DEA Faces Challenge To Proposed Psychedelics Ban In Its Own Administrative Court
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Researchers and advocates scored a procedural victory this week in their fight against the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to ban five psychedelic compounds, with the agency’s own administrative court agreeing to hold hearings on the matter before the prohibition can be enacted. DEA…
Researchers and advocates scored a procedural victory this week in their fight against the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposal to ban five psychedelic compounds, with the agency’s own administrative court agreeing to hold hearings on the matter before the prohibition can be enacted. DEA…
Research, Therapy & Science
Study Finds That Psychedelics Can Alter Core Metaphysical Beliefs - PsychedelicNewsWire (PNW)
PSYCHEDELIC NEWSWIRE
A new study has found that psychedelic substances can alter an individual’s core beliefs about the nature of free will, consciousness and reality. The study’s findings were reported in the “Scientific Reports” journal. The researchers’ objective was to find out whether psychedelics had the capacity…
A new study has found that psychedelic substances can alter an individual’s core beliefs about the nature of free will, consciousness and reality. The study’s findings were reported in the “Scientific Reports” journal. The researchers’ objective was to find out whether psychedelics had the capacity…
‘Magic Mushrooms’ Provide Fast, Long-lasting Depression Relief: Study
WEB MD
Psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, provides rapid and lasting improvement in depressive symptoms.
Psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, provides rapid and lasting improvement in depressive symptoms.
Wash U researchers are exploring psychedelic drugs — for science
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
Though psilocybin is a Schedule 1 drug, many see opportunities to use it as a treatment for different mental illnesses.
Though psilocybin is a Schedule 1 drug, many see opportunities to use it as a treatment for different mental illnesses.
Business
These Four Companies Want to Take You on a Psychedelic Voyage in Oregon
WILLAMETTE WEEK
Oregonians will soon have a front-row seat to what researchers and enthusiasts have dubbed the “psychedelic renaissance.”
Oregonians will soon have a front-row seat to what researchers and enthusiasts have dubbed the “psychedelic renaissance.”
Culture
The Corporatization of Psychedelics Would Be a Disaster
JACOBIN MAGAZINE
We’re in the midst of a new psychedelics boom across the United States. These drugs can provide incredible healing and understanding — but not under the dictates of a pathologizing, profit-obsessed health system.
We’re in the midst of a new psychedelics boom across the United States. These drugs can provide incredible healing and understanding — but not under the dictates of a pathologizing, profit-obsessed health system.
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