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The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories This Week – February 17

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This week, the psychedelic news-sphere has been abuzz with a few standout stories. From important policy updates to psychedelic IPOs, it’s clear that the field of psychedelics continues to grow and evolve at an exciting rate—so we’ve rounded up the top seven headlines here for your convenience.
Psilocybin Research Bill Approved in Arizona with Bipartisan Support

Psilocybin Research Bill Approved in Arizona with Bipartisan Support

Arizona state legislators have recently approved a bill that encourages exploration into the medical benefits of psilocybin mushrooms for treating various ailments.
Virginia Senate Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill

Virginia Senate Approves Psilocybin Rescheduling Bill, Paving the Way for Therapeutic Use

The proposed bill is calling for a reclassification of psilocybin from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance under Virginia state law and the formation of an advisory board dedicated to its therapeutic use.
Hawaii Moves One Step Closer To Creating A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group

Hawaii Moves One Step Closer To Creating A Therapeutic Psilocybin Working Group

The Aloha State's Senate Committee recently approved a bill to form a "therapeutic psilocybin working group", an endeavor that is sure to revolutionize medicinal practices and bring about ground-breaking breakthroughs in healthcare.
Australia Reschedules Psilocybin and MDMA to Begin Treating TRD and PTSD

Australia Reschedules Psilocybin and MDMA to Begin Treating TRD and PTSD

Good news from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, as they will now allow for the prescription of MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and psilocybin to combat treatment-resistant depression. This new classification is a step forward in providing relief with alternative treatments that have been proven effective.

A whole new mushroom convoy pulls up to Parliament!

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What’s happening at the Canadian Capital? Canadian non-profit organization TheraPsil is leading a delegation of patients, advocates & experts to return to Ottawa this February from the 11th-17th seeking compassionate access to psilocybin…
Massachusetts Lawmakers File Two Bills to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms, DMT, Ibogaine and Mescaline

Massachusetts Lawmakers File Two Bills to Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms, DMT, Ibogaine & Mescaline

Bay Staters aged 18 and over might soon be able to grow, consume and share certain psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca without fear of arrest.
what does decriminalization mean

‘Decriminalize Drugs' Movement is Gaining Momentum Around the World: What Does it Actually Mean?

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What does decriminalization of drugs mean? As government entities worldwide strive to combat criminal activity and public health crises, drug decriminalization is becoming increasingly more common.
GOP lawmaker files bill to legalize psychedelics in New Hampshire

GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Legalize Psychedelics in New Hampshire

The proposed bill would legalize the "possession and use of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), mescaline, psilocybin, and peyote for persons 21 years of age and older."

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