The majority of American voters support policy reforms for psychedelics, the survey revealed… over half of voters (56%) polled support obtaining FDA approval for psychedelics by prescription. Almost half (49%) support removing criminal penalties for personal use and possession with support for spiritual and religious use polling at just over four out of ten (44%)……
A new study indicates that reductions in experiential avoidance play a significant role in the therapeutic effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy among depressed patients, leading to improvements in well-being and reductions in depression severity, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, highlight the importance of experiential avoidance as a potential mechanism…
“Berkeley is joining a lot of municipalities and states that have decriminalized or… de-prioritized the enforcement of laws against certain plant-based psychedelics,” author Michael Pollan said. On de-prioritizing the enforcement of laws imposing criminal penalties for entheogenic/psychedelic plants and fungi and their bio-synthesized compounds for personal use… the council’s resolution, however, does not include psychedelics…
Hours after their grand opening Tuesday [7/11/23], a… magic mushroom dispensary in Montreal was raided by police officers. We have been able to open up as soon as a few hours after a raid,” said Edgar Gorbans, “And we have customers that are waiting — as soon as the police leave — for us to…
H3589 – An Act concerning the legalization of certain natural plants and fungi – Rep. Nick Boldyga & H1754/S1009 – An Act relative to plant medicine – Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa / Sen. Patricia Jehlen …would legalize plant medicines for those 21 years of age and older, while the other two bills would legalize plant medicines for those…
There are at least four in-person businesses in Ottawa where the public can purchase magic mushrooms or other products – gummies, teas or chocolates – that contain psilocybin, the… ingredient in mushrooms. The first bricks-and-mortar shop in Ottawa — and Ontario — was The Golden Teacher, on Dalhousie Street, which opened a year and a…
New Approach’s strategy has been controversial. By funding local lobbyists and political strategists, the PAC pumps millions into state-level campaigns. Their tactic of colonizing other state ecosystems has drawn criticism from grassroots communities who feel strong-armed by the PAC. In Oregon, groups like the Portland Psychedelic Society and Decriminalize Nature Portland worried that New Approach-backed Measure 109 would create…
What have scientists discovered about whether these drugs are effective in treating… chronic pain? New research is exploring whether psychedelic drugs [ie, psilocybin] might help in treating… chronic pain. The drugs so far appear to be quite effective. Original Article (KRQE):Use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, OCD, depression and chronic pain – a researcher discusses recent…
“Similar to cannabis edibles, if psilocybin products look like candy and/or are labeled like candy, and have no protective packaging…” says Dr. Sudakin… a medical toxicologist… “When you’re looking at toxicology you’re looking at how much you’re ingesting compared to the patient’s body size,” says Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist at Johns…
Increasing evidence suggests psilocybin may promote neuroplasticity, contributing to its antidepressant effects. In some people, postmortem studies indicate, depression may be related to disrupted adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN)—the birth and growth of new neurons in the hippocampus. This mechanism is important for regulating mood and maintaining spatial learning and memory throughout life, and it is critical for brain plasticity……
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