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Decriminalization, Legalization, & State Efforts
Two Psychedelics Initiatives Pushing for November Ballot in Colorado
WESTWORD
Mushrooms, yes. Peyote, no.
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.
Mushrooms, yes. Peyote, no.
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.
Research, Science & Therapy
Inside the Dispute Over a High-Profile Psychedelic Study
VICE
A recent paper offered a theory on how psilocybin works to treat depression. Before long, there were memes and accusations of unprofessionalism.
A recent paper offered a theory on how psilocybin works to treat depression. Before long, there were memes and accusations of unprofessionalism.
Author Post: Psychedelics As Treatment Options For Mental Health
FORBES
“More and more studies reveal that regulated doses of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA, or ketamine in controlled settings could be viable treatments for a laundry list of psychological and emotional disorders.”
“More and more studies reveal that regulated doses of psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA, or ketamine in controlled settings could be viable treatments for a laundry list of psychological and emotional disorders.”
A Brief History of MDMA: From the CIA to Raves to Psychedelic Therapy
PSYCHEDELIC SPOTLIGHT
The history of MDMA is fascinating, and it is still being written, as MAPS continues to show the potential to treat PTSD.
The history of MDMA is fascinating, and it is still being written, as MAPS continues to show the potential to treat PTSD.
Business
Forget Burning Man — Psychedelic Shamans Now Heading to Davos
BLOOMBERG
Welcome to the Dose. Sure, Davos has always sought to raise global consciousness — addressing topics like food scarcity and climate change. But psychedelic drugs? These substances are still illegal in most places. Finding out that influential shamans and companies will present in Davos in parallel w…
Welcome to the Dose. Sure, Davos has always sought to raise global consciousness — addressing topics like food scarcity and climate change. But psychedelic drugs? These substances are still illegal in most places. Finding out that influential shamans and companies will present in Davos in parallel w…
Psychedelic medicine group investigating a board member accused of financial elder abuse
STAT NEWS
A leading psychedelics organization is investigating one of its board members after STAT reported allegations that she had taken financial advantage of an elderly Holocaust survivor.
A leading psychedelics organization is investigating one of its board members after STAT reported allegations that she had taken financial advantage of an elderly Holocaust survivor.
Startups are racing to get in on the first legal magic-mushroom market in the US, but an obscure law could put profits out of reach
BUSINESS INSIDER
A law that prohibits firms from deducting regular business expenses if they handle illegal drugs is expected to weigh on companies eyeing Oregon.
A law that prohibits firms from deducting regular business expenses if they handle illegal drugs is expected to weigh on companies eyeing Oregon.
World
1st patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy
CBC NEWS
Before January, people could only get psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through clinical trials or medical exemptions. Now, licensed experts can file applications for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
Before January, people could only get psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through clinical trials or medical exemptions. Now, licensed experts can file applications for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
Upcoming Events
FREE Virtual Event Series - Deep Dive Into the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act: Federal Law Issues (Session 5)
We will take a deep dive into the various federal law issues (both criminal and civil) that psilocybin manufacturers, service center operators, and facilitators will need to consider when organizing and operating their businesses.
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