This year [2023], Oregon became the first state to introduce psilocybin… and… been learning as they go. Since the first facility in Oregon opened to the public this May, 600… [to upwards of 700 adults] have participated in the program. Original Article (Oregon Public Broadcasting & Oregon Live & Seattle Times):Oregon psilocybin advocates reflect on…
The new limited measure would require nonprofits to use psychedelics facilitators licensed “by the state of Oregon… …or another state with with a state facilitator license and licensure requirements that meet or exceed the Oregon state requirements with regard to required training, background checks, and licensing examination.” Original Article (Marijuana Moment):New bipartisan Washington bill would…
Connecticut lawmakers are considering another push to decriminalize psilocybin – a psychedelic substance often called magic mushrooms – after a similar bill stalled late in last year’s legislative process amid skepticism from Gov. Ned Lamont. Julia Bergman, a spokesperson for the governor, said Monday [1/8/24] that it was too soon to speculate whether Lamont would…
The demand for psychedelics as tools for healing has exploded in recent years, fueled by promising clinical studies, loosening drug laws and a growing number of celebrities who have come out as psychonauts… “…psychedelics… what the microscope is for biology and medicine or what the telescope is for astronomy,” wrote Stanislav Grof, M.D., PhD. Original…
Confronted with financial barriers, alongside the fact treatment centers don’t implement practices from other therapies or shamanistic traditions, others have found a way to utilize psychedelic healing… like psilocybin… here in Eugene. When exploring psychedelic therapy, James Hin realized treatment centers were not accessible to a diverse clientele and saw value in creating a space…
U.S. Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone disagreed with Merrick Garland on all counts. “The court finds plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged a genuine threat of imminent prosecution … and this supports the conclusion that plaintiffs have demonstrated standing,” the judge states. “The court finds plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged a genuine threat of imminent prosecution … and…
…from a financial perspective, the inconsistency of psychedelic experiences and the fact that they require hands-on psychological therapy make for a difficult investment pitch. Treatment is typically administered in a specialized facility under supervision by psychiatric professionals, which is costlier and harder to scale up than simply providing medicine. The industry’s market performance reflects such…
MAPS PBC [Public Benefit Corporation) has rebranded to Lykos Therapeutics [a for-profit public benefit corporation (“PBC”)], (“Lykos”), the greek word for wolf. MAPS PBC spun out of its parent organization MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies)… clinical development effort of MDMA-assisted therapy [midomafetamine capsules used in combination with psychological intervention], which includes talk therapy, and…
That special exemption from the federal government meant Thomas Hartle could grow them for personal use, which helped relieve the anxiety that had weighed on him since his diagnosis and let him focus on enjoying time with his wife and two children…. Hartle did not plan to become an advocate, but he embraced the role…
In a letter sent to Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chair Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), DEA Acting Chief of the Office of Congressional Affairs Michael Miller gave a general overview… “DEA has the final authority to schedule, reschedule, or deschedule a drug under the Controlled Substances Act, after considering the relevant statutory and regulatory criteria and HHS’s…
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