Psychedelic

Governor of Maryland Approves Psychedelics Task Force Legislation for Equitable Access Study

By / May 17, 2024 /

The governor of Maryland has signed a pair of bills into law to establish a psychedelics task force that will study legal access to substances like psilocybin and DMT. About…

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DOJ Dismisses Ayahuasca Church Settlement as Unrelated to Psychedelic Church Case

By / May 15, 2024 /

In an ongoing legal battle over the legal status of an Iowa-based church’s use of ayahuasca, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is underlining the differences between the case at hand…

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Psychedelic Mushrooms and the Mind: Insights from a New Study

By / May 14, 2024 /

A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggests that a single psilocybin experience may not significantly alter religious beliefs, but it could lead to changes in perception…

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DEA Judge Delays Hearing Amid Legal Challenge to Psychedelics Scheduling

By / May 13, 2024 /

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has delayed an administrative hearing concerning its proposed ban on two psychedelic compounds, DOI and DOC, amidst a constitutional challenge to the scheduling process. Here’s…

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Veterans Affairs Official Highlights Growing Bipartisan Support for Psychedelics in Congress

By / May 13, 2024 /

A top official with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is heralding the growing bipartisan support for psychedelic medicine in Congress, noting its surpassing acceptance compared to marijuana. At…

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Vermont Lawmakers Pass Psychedelic Therapy Task Force Bill, Awaiting Governor’s Approval

By / May 9, 2024 /

Vermont’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics by passing a bill aimed at creating a psychedelic-assisted therapy working group. The legislation,…

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Survey: Majority of Americans Report Positive Experiences with Cannabis and Psychedelics

By / May 9, 2024 /

A recent poll conducted by YouGov unveils intriguing insights into Americans’ personal experiences with marijuana and psychedelics, shedding light on their attitudes toward these substances amid ongoing debates surrounding drug…

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Alaska Senate Panel Considers Psychedelics Task Force Bill Amid Federal Legalization Anticipation

By / May 7, 2024 /

Days after the Alaska House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at creating a state task force to explore the licensing and regulation of psychedelic-assisted therapy in anticipation of potential…

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Massachusetts Psychedelics Legalization: Committee’s Warning Sets Stage for Ballot Battle

By / May 6, 2024 /

A Massachusetts joint legislative committee is advising the legislature not to pass a psychedelics legalization initiative—but activists are already collecting additional signatures to put the reform before voters on the…

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Vermont Moves Closer to Psychedelics Reform: Senate Approval Paves Way for House Consideration

By / May 6, 2024 /

A bill in Vermont seeking to establish a task force on psychedelic-assisted therapy has moved forward in the House, with lawmakers making adjustments to its scope. Focus on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy…

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Psychedelics Task Force Bill Approved by Alaska House in Preparation for Federal Shift

By / May 3, 2024 /

Alaska’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward preparing for potential federal changes in drug policy by passing a bill that would establish a state task force to…

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Defending Digital Discourse: Colorado Bill Targeting Psychedelic Discussion on Social Media Fizzles Out

By / May 3, 2024 /

The sponsor of a contentious Colorado bill, SB24-158, which aimed to restrict online discourse about certain controlled substances, including state-legal psychedelics, has decided to shelve the proposal for the year.…

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