US health authorities endorse psilocybin for therapy
U.S. federal health authorities have recognized the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics such as psilocybin, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of serious mental illness and
Portland, Maine, prioritizes psilocybin prosecutions
The city council in Portland, Maine, voted “6-3 to pass a resolution prioritizing prosecution for possession” of magic mushrooms and other psychedelic drugs, according
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing MDMA, Psilocybin Prescriptions as Fed Changes Date
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would allow California doctors to immediately begin writing prescriptions for MDMA and psilocybin drugs if the federal government decides t
Detroit police raid psilocybin church after newspaper story
A church that allegedly uses entheogenic plants such as psilocybin mushrooms as a holy sacrament was raided by Detroit Police Department officers on Friday, just two days after a n
Report: Despite promises, Oregon’s psilocybin program isn’t paying off
According to Willamette Weekly, “Oregon Psilocybin Services is nowhere near able to support itself,” nearly three years after voters in the state approved a ballot meas
Research confirms that serotonergic antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease the effects of psilocybin
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs can decrease the effects of psilocybin, reports Psychedelic
Berkeley Decriminalizes Psilocybin and Ayahuasca | high times
Officials in the city of Berkeley, California have reportedly taken action to decriminalize both psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca. According to Psychedelic Spotlight, the local c
Australia is the first country to legalize psilocybin and MDMA therapy
The Land Down Under made a historic move over the weekend, although some pundits are wary of exactly how the big shift will play out. Australia was the first country in the world t
Researchers want to combine psilocybin and cannabis in a single medicinal treatment
The company CaaMTech first received a patent in 2021 to support research. An article published Wednesday on the Greenstate website said the company is “developing pharmaceuti
Biotech Company Seeks FDA Approval for Psilocybin IBS Treatment
Tryp Therapeutics announced Wednesday that it has “submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its planned Phase
Salem, Massachusetts, will no longer arrest people for psilocybin
Salem, a town notorious for its 17th-century witch trials, is making a new name for itself by ending the modern-day witch hunt. As of this month, Salem is ending arrests over psilo
Ohio State University Receives DEA License to Grow Psilocybin
The US Drug Enforcement Agency has granted Ohio State University a license allowing researchers to cultivate psilocybin mushrooms for use in scientific studies. The license, grante
Psilocybin Research Approved in Arizona Appropriations Act Budget
Arizona senators voted on May 10 to pass a 2023-2024 general budget bill. The proposed budget includes a variety of funding proposals from the governor’s office, covering eve
Oregon Licenses First Psilocybin Service Center
Regulators in Oregon last week announced the recipient of the first state license for a psilocybin service center, made possible by a voter-approved measure passed almost three yea
What does psilocybin do for cancer patients and people with major depression?
New research published in JAMA Oncology suggests that psilocybin therapy may help relieve symptoms of major depressive disorder in cancer patients. It has been reported that approx
Washington State Psilocybin Bill goes to the Governor’s desk
Washington State Senate Bill 5263 was introduced on January 11th and was sent to the House of Representatives on March 9th. On April 14, it received final passage from the Senate o
Missouri House approves psilocybin research bill
The Missouri House of Representatives this week for the first time passed legislation directing the state to conduct research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the prim
Nevada lawmakers introduce Psilocybin, MDMA Research Bill
Two Democratic Nevada senators introduced legislation last week that would allow research into psilocybin, or psychedelic mushrooms, as well as MDMA, taking inspiration from states
Michigan City is decriminalizing psilocybin and other psychedelics
City leaders in Ferndale, Michigan this week voted to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and other natural psychedelics, making the Detroit-area city the fourth municipality in the
Australia legalizes medical psychedelics – psilocybin and MDMA allowed for medical treatments
The Australian government has taken a bold step to improve the mental health of its citizens by allowing access to two breakthrough therapies in the form of psilocybin and MDMA. Th