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The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – August 7th
PolicyMinnesota's psychedelics task force faces delays; APPA & BrainFutures release first guidelines for psychedelic therapy; Nevada hesitates on magic mushroom decriminalization; "Myco Method" psilocybin program gets second state warning.
Montreal's FunGuyz Shroom Dispensary Gets Raided by Police for the 3rd Time in 3 Weeks
PolicyAs FunGuyz continues to challenge the illegality of psilocybin in Canada, the SPVM continues to raid the chain's Montreal location.
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – August 3rd
Policy, ResearchMassachusetts is pushing for legalization on the 2024 ballot, a move that could change the game. A recent study has found intriguing parallels between psychedelic and near-death experiences, deepening our understanding of these substances. Despite a shrinking stock universe, the field is buzzing with potential, especially with new insights into how psychedelics impact our brain and social cognition. However, federal laws are blocking further research due to Schedule I restrictions.
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – July 28
Policy, ResearchMichael Pollan provides insights into the current psychedelic landscape. Minneapolis mayor unilaterally deprioritizes entheogen-related arrests. Synthetic psilocybin-assisted therapy shows promise in treating anorexia nervosa.
Mayor of Minneapolis Issues Executive Order Making Psychedelics The City’s ‘Lowest Law Enforcement Priority’
PolicyThe executive order includes various types of psychedelics such as ”indole amines, tryptamines, and phenethylamines; including, but not limited to, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca tea, mescaline, and iboga."
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – July 21
Policy, ResearchHouse committee blocks psychedelic amendments to a defense bill. Texan doctors want to investigate psychedelic psychotherapy’s effectiveness for late-stage cancer distress. Researchers have compared the brain activity of depressive patients on psilocybin vs. antidepressants.
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – July 14
PolicyBerkeley joins the list of cities that have decriminalized entheogens. California is one step away from legalizing natural psychedelics. Two philanthropists have made significant contributions toward psychedelic research.
Berkeley Officially Decriminalizes Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Ayahuasca
PolicyNow the city has moved to officially deprioritize arrests for possession and use of psilocybin and ayahuasca (see page 758), creating a new paradigm as dozens of cities across the United States move to recognize these naturally-occurring compounds' mental health potential.