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A glimpse into Colorado’s emerging… psychedelics scene

…the first state in America where residents can legally grow and share psilocybin mushrooms… cultivation has made botanical, easily identifiable psychedelics widely available. There is little difference in effort between growing a small personal supply and a larger amount for friends… a gifting exchange group in the city simply because many cultivators had far more…

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…psychedelic mushrooms-lovers enjoy first Denver Shroom Fest…

Denver Shroom Fest’s founders say the decriminalization has led to safer access for all users. As lovers of magic mushrooms gather to celebrate recreational use… [&] a medcinal microdose clinic… it’s like joining the Costco of magic mushrooms… then you get measured dose medicines. Original Article (CBS News):As psychedelic mushrooms-lovers enjoy first Denver Shroom Fest,…

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American adults increasingly choose marijuana and psychedelics over cigarettes, Federally funded study finds

The study found that cannabis and psychedelics remain increasingly popular, with rates of use at “historically high levels in 2023,” the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) said. “In contrast, past-year use of cigarettes remained at historically low levels in both adult groups,” it said. “Past-month and daily alcohol use continued a decade-long decline among…

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Denver mushroom cooperative holds free psilocybin exchange

In true holiday fashion, the Denver Mushroom Cooperative held a Gifting Portal for psilocybin enthusiasts… The Gifting Portal was free to attend and didn’t allow any money to change hands. Participants were encouraged to share their homegrown mushrooms as well as cultivation advice, supplies and more… the free event had a full RSVP list with an approximate…

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Steps… safely… psychedelics

…crucial steps to help you see the lay of the land in Colorado’s quickly evolving world of…. legal psychedelic gifting portals across Colorado… unlicensed psychedelics. Home grows and extraction processes are how a large portion of… psychedelics find their way to users. If you’re not cultivating or creating these psychedelics yourself, it’s crucial to know…

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Inside the luxurious world of… magic mushroom chocolate

On the heels of legal weed… this emphasis on consistency makes sense: psilocybin can have a much wider range of effects than weed… provides customers with handouts about the strength and effects of different mushrooms… specialty strains, like a farmer’s market vendor preserving heirloom vegetables. …mushroom chocolates have made the leap from truffles homebrewed by…

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Windsor police raid downtown magic mushroom shop…

Health Canada says… there are no approved therapeutic products that include psilocybin. Spokespeople for FunGuyz, which operates locations in multiple cities… told CBC News, [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation] that they are fighting… and will reopen locations that get raided. Original Article (CBC):Windsor police raid downtown magic mushroom shop for 3rd timeArtwork Fair Use: Public Domain

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Inaugural Psychedelic Cup fuels curiosity over magic mushrooms

Denver’s first-ever Psychedelic Cup was a rousing success – for fungi and the public. The event’s popularity shows curiosity about psychedelic mushrooms is growing, bolstered by their Colorado decriminalization and an increasingly mainstream appeal, which elevates their potential for medicinal and recreational use. Competitions for “best in show” and “most envious” led to long lines for people eager to pick…

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What we learned at Colorado’s first psychedelic cup

Presenters placed a gold medal around grower #9870’s neck as he beamed with pride for his potent shrooms. Psychedelic Cup… follows the model of the much-older Cannabis Cup, which was founded in 1988 by a High Times editor and gives out annual awards to cannabis growers for exceptional weed… today, the Cannabis Cup is a place for growers…

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