Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Proposes Legalizing Just One Species of Psychedelic FungiShutterstock

Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Proposes Legalizing Just One Species of Psychedelic Fungi

"These fungi pose less potential safety risks to consumers," says Psilocybin Advisory Board mycologist Jessie Uehling.
Maine CDC Director Opposes Bill to Legalize Therapeutic PsilocybinShutterstock

Maine CDC Director Opposes Bill to Legalize Therapeutic Psilocybin

One of Dr. Nirav Shah's chief concerns with the bill is proposed "Psilocybin Service Centers," which he fears will lean recreational instead of medical.
How does Canada’s SAP work

How Psychedelic Treatment Through Canada’s SAP Works

Two psychedelic industry insiders reflect on the progress and flaws within Health Canada's recent amendment to the Special Access Program.
Colorado Lawmakers and Activists Push for Wide-Ranging Psychedelic ReformShutterstock

Colorado Lawmakers and Activists Push for Wide-Ranging Psychedelic Reform

Trio of lawmakers propose a psychedelic reform review panel, while two ballot initiatives push legalization and licensed "healing centers."
Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Medical Research and DecriminalizationShutterstock

Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Reform

Biggest difference between the two proposed bills: one decriminalizes plant medicine.
DEA Proposes Adding 5 Lesser-Known Psychedelics to Schedule 1 Controlled Substances

DEA Proposes Adding 5 More Psychedelics to Schedule 1 Controlled Substances

Agency argues these five tryptamines "have no known medical use," setting up a showdown with the emerging psychedelics industry.
Psychedelics 'Train Has Left the Station' Says Federal Drug Official as More States Seek AccessShutterstock

Psychedelics ‘Train Has Left the Station’ Says Federal Drug Official as More States Seek Access

A Republican in Missouri and two Democrats in Virginia file bills that push the psychedelics movement forward.
Psychedelic Therapy and Decriminalization Legislation Set to Make Waves in 2022

Promising Psychedelic Therapy Legislation Set to Make Waves in 2022

California's not alone. Florida, Michigan, New York, and more U.S. states may pass psychedelic therapy or decriminalization legislation in 2022, while Canada kicked off the year with more access.
Health Canada Grants Special Access to Restricted Drugs for Psychedelic TherapyShutterstock

Health Canada Grants Special Access to Restricted Drugs for Psychedelic Therapy

New amendment reverses a 2013 Health Canada policy that prevented "a letter of authorization for a new drug that is or that contains a restricted drug."
A Second Washington City Approves Decriminalizing PsychedelicsShutterstock.com

A Second Washington City Approves Decriminalizing Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement keeps on moving in the Pacific Northwest following Seattle's decriminalization resolution passing earlier this year.