Science

The rebirth of psychedelic…

From what researchers have seen so far, however, there has not been compelling evidence that these drugs can work without the holistic process of preparation, “trip” and integration. …many researchers are excited to get their hands on a new set of tools to help treat mental disorders that have long resisted conventional forms of treatment……

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Psychology

Oregon’s… psilocybin… [services…]… [Measure 111 – SJR 12]

The Oregon Psilocybin Services Manager… at the Oregon Health Authority is Angela Allbee… asked what kinds of complaints she’s hearing, Albee said she couldn’t discuss specifics but that the commonest complaint to the agency is “I think my neighbor is growing magic mushrooms.” State… has issued 200-plus licenses… [out-of-state] psychedelic tourists are checking out Portland,…

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Politics

Legal use [of psilocybin cubensis] mushrooms begins in Oregon

…the long-awaited moment of legalized psychedelics… finally arrived. Officials… said the biggest tensions were over affordability, since psilocybin will not be covered by insurance… a single session is likely to cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. On Jan. 1 [2023], Oregon became the first state in the nation to legalize the adult use of…

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Politics

Varieties… [psilocybin cubensis]

Oregon’s education and licensing requirements illustrate the potential for regulatory drift. Like adult use cannabis, Measure 109’s supported adult use model allows people to access psilocybin for any reason, such as personal or spiritual growth and the promotion of physical and mental wellness. However, unlike adult use cannabis, Measure 109’s supported adult use model requires…

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Politics

Oregon… [M109 psilocybin cubensis]… rules…

…some… urged the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to require clients to agree to share data as a condition of receiving psilocybin. In its final version of the client bill of rights, the OHA deleted the limitation to personal information and reintroduced the right “to refuse to release any information to third parties”, restoring clients’ ability to control how their information is…

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Politics

New York lawmakers file [psilocybin] legalization bill for 2023

As New York begins legal recreational marijuana sales… state lawmakers have pre-filed a bill… State and local law enforcement would be prohibited from cooperating or providing assistance to the federal government for the purpose of enforcing controlled substances laws against activities made legal under the state law… make legal the “possession, use, cultivation, production, creation, analysis,…

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Politics

Psilocybin officially legal to possess and grow…

Governor Jared Polis issued the proclamation on Tuesday, December 27, 2022… Certain psychedelics are now officially legal to possess and grow in Colorado under state law, with the governor formally declaring the results of a ballot initiative that voters approved… Original Article (Marijuana Moment):Psychedelics like psilocybin are now legal in Colorado with governor’s proclamation on…

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Biography/Memoir

…adopting [adult-use] psilocybin…

André Ourso and Angela Allbee said… [Oregonians] concerns have been addressed… …psilocybin… equity and access… and affordability… Original Article (KOIN):Oregon’s final rules for adopting psilocybin services are setArtwork Fair Use: AirGrib

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Modern Culture

…Magic mushroom day trip…

Mushroom trips typically last four-to-six hours, so it’s wise to eat beforehand. Eat a clean and simple meal centered on something like oatmeal, yogurt, or rice. Don’t stuff yourself and avoid alcohol. …if you know where to look, they’re about as easy to procure in the city as cannabis… if you’re not excited about choking…

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Medicine/Healing

Treatment costs, access and magic mushrooms dispensaries

Neuroscience professor at Carleton University and former researcher and policy analyst at the Canadian Center for Substance Use and Addiction Zachary Patterson sees parallels between these new psilocybin dispensaries and cannabis dispensaries’ status before October 2018. Magic Mush is the third magic mushroom dispensary opening in Ottawa after Health Canada’s opening of legal pathways for…

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