California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill decriminalizing psychedelics
An attempt to decriminalize psychedelic substances was thwarted after California’s governor vetoed the bill, saying the bill lacked dosing guidelines and other key provisions
California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering 17 bills related to cannabis and psychedelics
When the California Legislature ended on September 14, more than 17 cannabis or psychedelics bills were sent to California Gov. Gavin Newsom for possible signing. The bills include
The European lobby says experienced gonorrhea users should be counseled about using psychedelics
Similar to the United States, Europe is currently considering how to most effectively integrate psychedelic therapy into its healthcare landscape. A lobby group representing develo
Minneapolis Mayor Orders Police Stop Arrests for Psychedelics
Minneapolis, Minnesota is set to become a haven for people who turn to psychedelics for depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that he ha
AOC was “concerned” that Biden’s conservative marijuana views would derail bipartisan efforts to research psychedelics
AOC is doing what we love them most for: calling out the old Democrats. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York Democratic representative, says she’s concerned that President
RFK Jr. wants to decriminalize weed and psychedelics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to implement sweeping drug reform if his long-term presidential bid earns him the White House. In an interview last Thursday, Kennedy, who is chal
Mets owner Steve Cohen donates $5 million to support psychedelics research
The philanthropic group, led by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and his wife Alexandra, donates millions of dollars to further research into psychedelic drugs. The Steven & Al
Science is showering cold water on psychedelics
Psychedelic plants and mushrooms have been used for thousands of years. It has long been a part of indigenous medicinal traditions, but was not incorporated into modern research un
Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Act
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on May 23 establishing a regulatory framework for psychedelic substances. SB23-290, also called the Natural Medicine Regulation and
UK university is creating a postgraduate course in clinical psychedelics
The University of Exeter, a UK university, is launching one of the world’s first postgraduate qualifications in psychedelics, the Guardian reports. Titled Psychedelics: Mind,
Are All Hallucinogens Psychedelics and Are All Psychedelics Hallucinogens?
We are living through a period of change, in which previously banned and stigmatized substances are being viewed favorably by the public. From ketamine to cannabis to magic mushroo
Legalization of Psychedelics: California and the United States – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
California is one step closer to legalizing psychedelics. A state Senate committee has approved a bill legalizing the possession of certain psychedelic substances. The bill aims to
Psychedelics advocates form political action committee
A group of psychedelics activists has formed a political action committee aimed at lobbying Congress to support research into the therapeutic uses of compounds such as psilocybin,
The Vermont legislature is introducing several bills to legalize psychedelics and other drugs
The Vermont legislature has introduced several bills aimed at fundamentally changing the state’s drug laws. The website Psychedelic Spotlight has an introduction to the four
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
Are Psychedelics the Fountain of Youth?
dr Andrew Steele, a physics professor who has ventured into the field of biology, presents a fascinating perspective on longevity in his new book. He emphasizes that aging, not can
Psychedelics in Ancient Greece: Death and Rebirth During a Famous Religious Ceremony
Up until 3,500 years ago in ancient Greece, followers of a cult of the goddess Demeter participated in a secret and profound religious ceremony during which they consumed a halluci
Australia legalizes medicinal psychedelics – cannabis | weed | marijuana
With a medicinal cannabis program that stinks of reefer craze and a decision to set up COVID detention centers, Australia is the last country you’d expect to legalize medicin
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
Aaron Rodgers speaks at the Denver Psychedelics Conference
NFL star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be a keynote speaker at a psychedelics conference to be held in Denver this summer, less than a year after voters in Colorado decriminalized