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Decriminalization, Legalization, & State Efforts
Senators Want Psychedelics Research Review From Federal Agencies
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are pushing top federal officials to provide an update on research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, arguing that ongoing federal prohibition has stymied studies.
Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are pushing top federal officials to provide an update on research into the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, arguing that ongoing federal prohibition has stymied studies.
Two Psychedelics Initiatives Pushing for November Ballot in Colorado
WESTWORD
A trendsetter with recreational marijuana a decade ago, Colorado could again lead the way, this time with psychedelics. But the path has split for proponents, with one well-funded campaign and another very grassroots effort.
A trendsetter with recreational marijuana a decade ago, Colorado could again lead the way, this time with psychedelics. But the path has split for proponents, with one well-funded campaign and another very grassroots effort.
Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Creating Psychedelic Treatment Program
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of Connecticut has signed a large-scale budget bill that includes provisions to set the state up to provide certain patients with access to psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances like MDMA and psilocybin.
The governor of Connecticut has signed a large-scale budget bill that includes provisions to set the state up to provide certain patients with access to psychedelic-assisted treatment using substances like MDMA and psilocybin.
NY lawmakers propose bills to decriminalize, study psychedelics
FOX 5 NY
Activists and advocates say emerging research shows many potential medical uses for the drugs, including treating addiction, depression, PTSD, and more.
Activists and advocates say emerging research shows many potential medical uses for the drugs, including treating addiction, depression, PTSD, and more.
Oregon Psilocybin Services Act
Interview with Sam Chapman, Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund
This week on the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast, we talk with Sam Chapman. Sam is a resident of Portland, Oregon, he was the Campaign Manager for Oregon Measure 109, and is now the Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the nation’s first regulated psilocybin therapy program.
Right to Try
Protests at DEA for Medical Psilocybin Lead to Arrests
LUCID NEWS
David Bronner was among the activists arrested at DEA Headquarters advocating for “Right To Try” access to psilocybin for terminally ill patients.
David Bronner was among the activists arrested at DEA Headquarters advocating for “Right To Try” access to psilocybin for terminally ill patients.
Psychedelics Activists Arrested At DEA Headquarters Amid Protest Over Psilocybin Access For Terminal Patients
MARIJUANA MOMENT
Activists staged a demonstration outside of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Virginia on Monday, demanding that the agency allow terminally ill patients to access psilocybin therapy.
Activists staged a demonstration outside of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Virginia on Monday, demanding that the agency allow terminally ill patients to access psilocybin therapy.
Activists demanding psilocybin for terminally ill patients arrested outside DEA headquarters
THE HILL
Story at a glance Federal police arrested 17 protesters who were lying down in front of the building’s entrance and refused to leave.
Story at a glance Federal police arrested 17 protesters who were lying down in front of the building’s entrance and refused to leave.
Psilocybin Protestors Arrested Outside of DEA Headquarters
HIGH TIMES
Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
Activists were arrested at a psilocybin protest that was recently staged outside of the DEA building in Arlington, Virginia.
Research, Science & Therapy
Novel nasal spray delivers psychedelic drugs for PTSD
ISRAEL21C
Madrigal Mental Care’s nano-formulation enables nose-to-brain delivery of biodegradable nanoparticles carrying psychedelics such as psilocybin.
Madrigal Mental Care’s nano-formulation enables nose-to-brain delivery of biodegradable nanoparticles carrying psychedelics such as psilocybin.
OSU launches center to study therapeutic potential of psychedelics
WCPN
Ohio State University’s new Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education opened in January and is the first of its kind in the state.
Ohio State University’s new Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education opened in January and is the first of its kind in the state.
World
London is getting Europe’s first psychedelic drugs research lab
TIMEOUT
There was a time when getting into mushrooms meant either scouring your Ottolenghi cookbook, or choking down some ill-tasting tea in a field somewhere, while wearing asymmetric hempen garments and listening to psytrance. But now mushrooms are being dragged out of the woods and into the lab.
There was a time when getting into mushrooms meant either scouring your Ottolenghi cookbook, or choking down some ill-tasting tea in a field somewhere, while wearing asymmetric hempen garments and listening to psytrance. But now mushrooms are being dragged out of the woods and into the lab.
Business
The Big Money Behind Psychedelics
GREEN MARKET REPORT
Over the last couple of years, the psychedelics industry has seen a few billionaires take the plunge.
Over the last couple of years, the psychedelics industry has seen a few billionaires take the plunge.
Culture
Rick Perry, Drug Pusher
TEXAS MONTHLY
How did the former governor become a leading advocate for psychedelics?
How did the former governor become a leading advocate for psychedelics?
Upcoming Events
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT - Deep Dive Into Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (Session 5)
EMERGE LAW GROUP
This virtual event series recurs on the last Thursday of every month in 2022 and covers a variety of interesting topics related to the implementation of the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act in real time.
This virtual event series recurs on the last Thursday of every month in 2022 and covers a variety of interesting topics related to the implementation of the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act in real time.
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