Psychedelinks is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the psychedelics industry curated by members of Emerge Law Group’s groundbreaking Psychedelics Industry Group.
Decriminalization, Legalization, & State Efforts
Maryland Bill To Fund Psychedelics Research And Access For Veterans Takes Effect Without Governor’s Signature
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of Maryland announced on Friday that he will allow a bill to create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury to take effect without his signature.
The governor of Maryland announced on Friday that he will allow a bill to create a state fund to provide “cost-free” access to psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury to take effect without his signature.
Michigan Activists Give Up 2022 Push For Psychedelics Legalization Ballot Initiative, Shifting Focus To 2024
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Michigan activists announced on Wednesday that they will no longer be pursuing a statewide psychedelics legalization ballot initiative for this year’s election and will instead focus on qualifying the measure to go before voters in 2024.
Michigan activists announced on Wednesday that they will no longer be pursuing a statewide psychedelics legalization ballot initiative for this year’s election and will instead focus on qualifying the measure to go before voters in 2024.
Oregon Psilocybin Services Act
Oregon Officials’ Rejection Of Rules For Spiritual And Religious Psilocybin Use Called Into Question
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Last week, the board proposing rules for Oregon’s nascent psilocybin industry held a second-to-last meeting before making final recommendations to state regulators. The meeting was contentious, and for the first time in its fourteen-month history, the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board started with a closed-door executive session.
Last week, the board proposing rules for Oregon’s nascent psilocybin industry held a second-to-last meeting before making final recommendations to state regulators. The meeting was contentious, and for the first time in its fourteen-month history, the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board started with a closed-door executive session.
Research, Science & Therapy
Tripping over the potential of psychedelics for autism
SPECTRUM NEWS
Drugs such as LSD act primarily on the serotonin system, which is implicated in autism — and some autistic people who experiment with psychoactive compounds report enhanced social connections, among other benefits. But researchers have more questions than answers.
Drugs such as LSD act primarily on the serotonin system, which is implicated in autism — and some autistic people who experiment with psychoactive compounds report enhanced social connections, among other benefits. But researchers have more questions than answers.
The 18 clinical trials that could make or break the future of the $100 billion psychedelics industry
BUSINESS INSIDER
Companies are trying to turn psychedelics into medical treatments by testing them in clinical trials. We identified the ones closest to approval.
Companies are trying to turn psychedelics into medical treatments by testing them in clinical trials. We identified the ones closest to approval.
Business
‘We spark curiosity’: how the psychedelics industry is taking on Davos
THE GUARDIAN
The Psychedelic House of Davos, a satellite event happening in conjunction with the World Economic Forum, was a ‘genius strategy’ to build credibility, say experts.
The Psychedelic House of Davos, a satellite event happening in conjunction with the World Economic Forum, was a ‘genius strategy’ to build credibility, say experts.
Why this startup is encouraging employees to microdose psychedelics at work
FAST COMPANY
Employees at MUD\WTR are swapping out their morning coffee for mushrooms—including psychedelic ones.
Employees at MUD\WTR are swapping out their morning coffee for mushrooms—including psychedelic ones.
Psychedelics Co. Silo Wellness To Acquire Dyscovry Science, Seeking To Leverage Its Govt. Partnerships
FORBES
Exclusive details on Silo Wellness’ proposed acquisition of Dyscovry Science, a company that, unlike most of its peers in the psychedelics space, which focus on mental health issues, is targeting a physiological condition: irritable bowel syndrome.
Exclusive details on Silo Wellness’ proposed acquisition of Dyscovry Science, a company that, unlike most of its peers in the psychedelics space, which focus on mental health issues, is targeting a physiological condition: irritable bowel syndrome.
World
British Columbia to Decriminalize Possession of Most Drugs
PSYCHEDELIC SPOTLIGHT
Those caught with under 2.5 grams of illicit substances will not face jail time when the regulations decriminalize drugs in 2023.
Those caught with under 2.5 grams of illicit substances will not face jail time when the regulations decriminalize drugs in 2023.
Culture
What happens when you combine psychedelics with cybernetics?
THE NEXT WEB
Jason Silva’s new YouTube series, Cyberdelic Dreams, is a revolutionary take on the efficacy of technology and art as catalysts for change.
Jason Silva’s new YouTube series, Cyberdelic Dreams, is a revolutionary take on the efficacy of technology and art as catalysts for change.
What Do Zoomers Like? Pot or Shrooms, Not Booze
BLOOMBERG
Welcome to the Dose, a weekly newsletter that follows the cannabis and psychedelics industries. As a reporter who also covers alcohol and tobacco, I’m often asked a lot of questions around what the Venn diagram looks like for the youngest consumers — and in particular, whether they’re replacing al…
Welcome to the Dose, a weekly newsletter that follows the cannabis and psychedelics industries. As a reporter who also covers alcohol and tobacco, I’m often asked a lot of questions around what the Venn diagram looks like for the youngest consumers — and in particular, whether they’re replacing al…
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