Tag Archive for: oregon
Oregon Nonprofit Launches Inaugural Training for Psilocybin Facilitators
Culture, EducationThis unique model lowers the barrier of entry to become a professional facilitator, making it accessible to a more diverse population of Oregonians, including but not limited to veterans and BIPOC community members.
Breaking: Canadian Minister Meets with the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board
PolicyThe Canadian Minister of Mental Health and Addictions met with members of the Oregon psilocybin program, a surprise move which may signify easing restrictions on psychedelics
5 Countries Where Psychedelics are Legal
Culture, PolicyPeople around the world are learning about the mental health benefits of psychedelics. Here are 5 countries where psychedelics are legal.
Psychedelic Business Spotlight – May 27
Business, Stock ReportsThis week in psychedelic business news: New patents; another Health Canada SAP Approval; and legal psilocybin rules for Oregon.
Oregon Adopts First Set of Rules for Legal Psilocybin
PolicyOregon Health Authority did not budge on three rules that the public took issue with.
Interview with Sam Chapman, Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund
PodcastsThis week on the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast, we talk with Sam Chapman. Sam is a resident of Portland, Oregon, he was the Campaign Manager for Oregon Measure 109, and is now the Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the nation’s first regulated psilocybin therapy program.
Oregon Psilocybin Rules ‘May Have a Negative Impact on Lower Income Individuals’
PolicyThe State acknowledges proposed psilocybin services rules will incur costs that "could ultimately be passed onto clients."
The Biggest Reason People in Oregon Want to Use Psilocybin
CultureSpoiler alert: It's not because they're depressed.
When Will Psilocybin Be Available in Oregon and What’s the Hold-Up?
PolicyThe Oregon Health Authority has until December 31, 2022, to finalize the framework, paving the way for licensure in early 2023.
Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board Proposes Legalizing Just One Species of Psychedelic Fungi
Policy"These fungi pose less potential safety risks to consumers," says Psilocybin Advisory Board mycologist Jessie Uehling.