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British Columbia to Decriminalize Possession of All Drugs

British Columbia to Decriminalize Possession of Most Drugs

Those caught with under 2.5 grams of illicit drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, will not face jail time when the regulations go into effect.
Inside Illinois' First Psychedelics Bill: How Advocates Are Breaking the TabooShutterstock

Inside Illinois’ First Psychedelics Bill: How Advocates Are Breaking the Taboo

Psychedelic advocates are preparing to present Illinois' first-ever policy reform bill, but before they do, they need public support.
4 Signs the Psychedelics Movement Is UnstoppableShutterstock

4 Signs the Psychedelics Movement Is Unstoppable

With no strong resistance manifesting to oppose the psychedelic renaissance, it appears these drugs have re-emerged from underground for a permanent place in our culture.
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.
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.
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.
New York Legislator Introduces Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Treatment

New York Legislator Introduces Bill to Legalize Psilocybin Treatment

"Establishing a widespread route to provide New Yorkers with this medical treatment would be a monumental step in providing mental health care to improve lives,” reads the bill.
Toronto Moves to Decriminalize Psychedelics

Toronto Moves to Decriminalize Psychedelics

Proposed legislation decriminalizes personal possession and use of all illegal drugs in an effort to focus on health and social equity instead of criminalization.
New Florida Bill Proposes Decriminalization of Psychedelics (and Every Other Illegal Drug)

New Florida Bill Proposes Decriminalization of Psychedelics (and Every Other Illegal Drug)

A new bill filed in Florida has proposed the decriminalization of psychedelics, along with the rest of currently illegal drugs, and the promotion of rehabilitation instead of criminalization for drug-related offenses. Democratic Representative…
Detroit Voters Decriminalize Plant Psychedelics

Detroit Voters Decriminalize Plant Psychedelics

As the decriminalization movement sweeps through Michigan, Detroit becomes the largest city in the state to decriminalize entheogenic plants.