Decriminalize Nature Co-Founder Carlos Plazola Wants to Free Entheogens Everywhere
Culture, PolicySince May 2019, nine cities and the state of Oregon have decriminalized psychedelics. Carlos Plazola has had his hand in nearly all of them.
Surveys Show: America’s Public Approval of Psychedelic Therapy Lags Behind Canada
Policy, ResearchWe compare two polls of roughly the same sample size in two neighboring countries, and find a stark difference in attitudes.
Why These Researchers Are Concerned About Psychedelic Legalization
PolicyTwo researchers argue we still can’t be sure what the effects of widespread public use of psychedelics would be, and point to possible negatives.
FDA Green Lights Ketamine for Treatment of ALS
Business, Policy"This designation not only expedites our regulatory, clinical, and product development plans but also validates our belief in the potential of ketamine," says PharmaTher CEO Fabio Chianelli.
Majority of Canadians Support Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy, According to New Poll
PolicyAs a result, the Canadian Psychedelic Association responds with a Memorandum of Regulatory Approval, which advises medicinal psilocybin therapy to be authorized in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Grand Rapids May Be Second Michigan City to Decriminalize Natural Psychedelics by Year’s End
PolicyCity Commissioner Kurt Reppart believes there is enough support to pass a resolution as early as fall.
TheraPsil’s Fight to Secure Therapeutic Psilocybin Access for All Canadians
PolicyCEO Spencer Hawkswell calls current exemptions for terminally ill under Section 56 of Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act a "half-assed solution," and is lobbying for more.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Propose Legalizing Psilocybin for Therapeutic Use
PolicyRepublican Tracy Pennycuick and Democrat Jennifer O’Mara are the latest politicians to take notice of the proven therapeutic use of psilocybin.
AOC Is Trying (Again) to End ‘Ridiculous’ War on Drugs to Further Psychedelics Research
PolicyAOC says she is "undeterred" after her previous effort to change laws drew laughs from congressional colleagues.
Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill Clears Another Hurdle in California – But Not Without Controversy
PolicyThe state's Assembly Public Health Committee wants to set legal limits on possession amount, and at least one advocacy organization thinks that's a problem.