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Decriminalization, Legalization, & State Efforts
Making Mushrooms Legal
THE NATION
After 50 years of prohibition, some states are starting to challenge the federal government’s policy on psychedelic drugs.
After 50 years of prohibition, some states are starting to challenge the federal government’s policy on psychedelic drugs.
Utah Governor Signs Bill To Study Use Of Psychedelics For Mental Health Therapy
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of Utah on Tuesday signed a bill to create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for their lawful use. Rep. Brady Brammer (R) first introduced the measure in January, and it cleared both chambers of the…
The governor of Utah on Tuesday signed a bill to create a task force to study and make recommendations on the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs and possible regulations for their lawful use. Rep. Brady Brammer (R) first introduced the measure in January, and it cleared both chambers of the…
‘Interesting times’ at Missouri Capitol, as lawmakers consider bill to legalize certain psychedelic drugs
ST. LOUIS TODAY
A proposal would decriminalize possession of certain psychedelics by people with approved mental health or medical conditions.
A proposal would decriminalize possession of certain psychedelics by people with approved mental health or medical conditions.
Oregon Psilocybin Services Act
Access to Psychedelics: Oregon Pushes for Spiritual Psilocybin Use
MICRODOSE
With places like Oregon being the testing grounds for future models of psychedelic therapy, these kinds of conversations around access and affordability help lay crucial frameworks for others to follow.
With places like Oregon being the testing grounds for future models of psychedelic therapy, these kinds of conversations around access and affordability help lay crucial frameworks for others to follow.
Research, Therapy, & Science
This is your brain on ketamine: Inside the brave new world of psychedelic medicine
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Psychedelics have huge potential to treat a range of mental illnesses. Field Trip Health is one of dozens of companies to leap into a sector reminiscent of the early days of the cannabis craze. But what do investors—and patients—stand to gain?
Psychedelics have huge potential to treat a range of mental illnesses. Field Trip Health is one of dozens of companies to leap into a sector reminiscent of the early days of the cannabis craze. But what do investors—and patients—stand to gain?
Psychedelic Drug MDMA Shows Promise as Treatment for PTSD
HEALTHLINE
New research findings unveiled Tuesday suggest that MDMA, known among recreational users as ecstasy or molly, can be an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when used with therapy.
New research findings unveiled Tuesday suggest that MDMA, known among recreational users as ecstasy or molly, can be an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when used with therapy.
Business
Another Psychedelics Company Is Crashing | Psychedelic Spotlight
PSYCHEDELICS SPOTLIGHT
Core One Labs appears to be following in footsteps of Mind Cure, but that doesn’t mean the entire psychedelics industry is in trouble.
Core One Labs appears to be following in footsteps of Mind Cure, but that doesn’t mean the entire psychedelics industry is in trouble.
Culture
The Pied Piper of Psychedelic Toads
THE NEW YORKER
Octavio Rettig, an underground practitioner of 5-MeO-DMT, a hallucinogenic substance derived from Sonoran Desert toads, claims that he has revived a lost Mesoamerican ritual.
Octavio Rettig, an underground practitioner of 5-MeO-DMT, a hallucinogenic substance derived from Sonoran Desert toads, claims that he has revived a lost Mesoamerican ritual.
Your Guide To Getting Trippy With Psychedelic Therapy
NYLON
Everything you need to know when it comes to preparing for the ultimate trip.
Everything you need to know when it comes to preparing for the ultimate trip.
Upcoming Events
FREE Virtual Event Series - Deep Dive Into Oregon Psilocybin Services Act: Land Use and Local Jurisdictions (Session 3)
EMERGE LAW GROUP
We will take a deep dive into the land use issues that psilocybin manufacturers and service center operators will face when attempting to secure real property for their businesses. The event will feature Emerge Law Group land use attorney Corinne Celko and include special guest speaker Rob Bovett,…
We will take a deep dive into the land use issues that psilocybin manufacturers and service center operators will face when attempting to secure real property for their businesses. The event will feature Emerge Law Group land use attorney Corinne Celko and include special guest speaker Rob Bovett,…
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