Psychedelic

Exploring Fungi and Cannabis-Inspired Art in Colorado Exhibits

By / June 11, 2024 /

Exploring Psychedelic and Cannabis-Inspired Art in Denver “Mycolandia” opened at Dateline Gallery on June 7 and runs through June 23, featuring 13 artists exploring the world of fungi. Noah Travis…

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Research Insights: Effectiveness and Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

By / June 7, 2024 /

Galloway, N.J. — Recent research conducted by Stockton University Professor of Psychology, Justin Ostrofsky, and his team of student researchers, has demonstrated significant anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects from the use…

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New Jersey Psychedelic Bill Gains Public Support Ahead of Legislative Hearing

By / June 6, 2024 /

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution urging the release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Russia for marijuana possession. Fogel, a lawful medical cannabis patient in Pennsylvania,…

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House Passes Key Amendments on Cannabis and Psychedelics for Veterans

By / June 5, 2024 /

Legislative Milestone for Veterans’ Healthcare The U.S. House of Representatives has approved significant amendments to a large-scale spending bill, allowing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to issue medical…

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Misconduct Allegations Cast Shadow on MDMA Research for PTSD

By / June 4, 2024 /

New York, NY — Medical research into the use of the psychedelic MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is facing significant challenges following allegations of misconduct and concerns about…

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The Psilocybin Surge: How Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Gaining Ground in Medicine

By / June 4, 2024 /

Study Finds Surge in Availability of Illicit Psilocybin Mushrooms in the U.S. New York, NY, June 4, 2024 — A new study reveals a significant increase in the availability of…

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Congressional Committee Advances Cannabis and Psychedelics Amendments to Defense Bill, Rejects Other Cannabis Proposal

By / June 4, 2024 /

House Committee Approves Amendments Supporting Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana and Psychedelics Research Washington, D.C., June 4, 2024 — A powerful House committee has approved several amendments to a comprehensive…

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Watchdog Agency Calls for Clearer Guidelines in DEA’s Religious Psychedelics Exemption Process

By / June 3, 2024 /

Federal Watchdog Criticizes DEA’s Religious Exemption Process for Psilocybin Washington, D.C.—June 3, 2024 A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has called on the Drug Enforcement Administration…

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Study Suggests Psychedelics May Help Reduce Stuttering

By / May 30, 2024 /

A newly published study from researchers at New York University has found that individuals dealing with stuttering may derive some benefit from substances such as psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in…

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Advocates Push for Psychedelics Legalization on California’s 2026 Ballot

By / May 29, 2024 /

Psychedelics policy reform advocates in California are calling for a ballot initiative to legalize certain drugs including psilocybin and MDMA after legislative attempts at change failed to cross the finish…

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Top Federal Drug Official Highlights Potential of Psychedelic Medicine, But Warns ‘It’s Not Magic’

By / May 24, 2024 /

A top federal drug official has expressed “tremendous excitement” about the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. However, she cautioned that while the treatment option is “very promising,” people should understand that…

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California Psychedelics Bill Hits Roadblock in Senate Committee Despite Governor’s Support

By / May 17, 2024 /

A California Senate committee has effectively killed a bill aimed at legalizing psychedelic service centers, dealing a significant blow to advocates’ efforts to expand access to substances like psilocybin, MDMA,…

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