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…psychedelic gold…

That medical science has made these recent clinical breakthroughs doesn’t seem to matter where the law is concerned; the legitimacy lent by these scientific findings are not reflected in the current legal and enforcement landscape. Many psychedelics remain categorized under Schedule I of the DEA’s Controlled Substances Act, meaning that, among other supposed dangers, they…

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Ethical… plants and compounds

I suggest we all first ask ourselves, “Is this an ethical tool that could really help me to improve?” There are many excellent options that will give you a solid “yes” to the latter… choose species that grow well, grow widely, and grow quickly. Start small, start conservative, and ask more questions than you think…

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Sounding the alarm on Compass’s interference…

“While we agree that there is a need for innovation in mental health care, we firmly believe that this should be developed along existing regulatory standards with FDA oversight,” George Goldsmith, CEO and co-founder of Compass, said. “Clearly, a majority of Oregon voters think differently… well, this is a really interesting experiment. That’s what Oregon…

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Vermont lawmakers prepare psychedelics and broader drug decriminalization bill…

[State Rep. Brian Cina] previewed the proposal to deregulate plant-based entheogens in a video call this week with the group Decriminalize Nature… …would remove penalties around an array of plant- and fungi-based psychedelics, including psilocybin, mescaline, ibogaine and DMT. Original Article (Weednewshome & Newsbreak):Vermont lawmakers prepare psychedelics & broader drug decriminalization bills for introductionArtwork Fair…

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…promises reform… punitive drug laws

…has been trying to reverse his own policies for more than a decade, but took more decisive steps once he entered the presidential race. Some critics have referred to this approach as “the kinder and gentler War on Drugs.” Sheila Vakharia, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement for the Drug Policy Alliance, stated… that…

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[50%] want to decriminalize mushrooms… [for personal use]

Twenty months after Denver voters approved decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms, the leader of that surprisingly successful campaign has set his sights on statewide decriminalization… will also be doing some of the follow-up required for Denver’s decriminalization effort, working with law enforcement officials on the city’s Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel to collect data for Denver City Council…

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Just say [“know”] to [Patrick] Kennedy for drug czar

Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is the most high-profile name to pitch himself to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy. There are few candidates that are less qualified or appropriate. Kennedy… is a throwback to the hysteria of Reefer Madness.  Since leaving office in 2011, the fact-adverse Patrick Kennedy… has used his…

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Federal judge decides against prison for… mushroom dealer

A federal judge won’t send Denver mushroom dealer… to prison. Federal prosecutors had asked… who pleaded guilty in September 2020 to one count of possession with intent to distribute psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, be sentenced to six months in prison… the raid took place four months after a slim majority of Denver voters…

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