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Study Finds Natural Mushroom Extract Has Better Therapeutic Effects Than Synthesized Psilocybin
New research shows that natural mushroom extracts may have unique therapeutic effects compared to synthesized psilocybin.
March 19, 2024
Missouri House Committee Passes Psilocybin Legalization Bill for Military Veterans
The House bill, in conjunction with an identical Senate bill passed in February, would legalize psilocybin for veterans and provide funds to study the substance.
March 8, 2024
Study Shows MDMA Enhances Emotional Response to Positive Social Interactions
The results of a recent study show that MDMA can enhance feelings of happiness and connection during positive social interactions and may have the potential to treat mental health conditions including PTSD.
February 28, 2024
Ukraine Introduces Medical Pot To Aid in Healing Trauma of Conflict with Russia
It's estimated over six million people will benefit from cannabis.
February 20, 2024
Ukraine MMJ Bill Unblocked After Repeal Effort Fails To Receive Needed Votes
Ukraine’s measure to legalize medical cannabis is once again headed to the president’s desk after the opposing Batkivshchyna party moved to appeal the bill to the Constitutional Court to cancel the legislative vote in December 2023, ultimately failing to receive adequate support for repeal.
January 18, 2024
GOP-Backed Bill in Indiana Would Create Fund To Study Shrooms
A proposed bill offered up by a Republican lawmaker in Indiana would open the door for the state to research psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in “magic mushrooms.”
January 17, 2024
Small Stanford Study Shows Ibogaine Could Be Used To Treat PTSD
While MDMA and psilocybin make waves throughout the medical community, another psychedelic known as ibogaine has shown promise in treating a myriad of disorders, a list which now includes post-traumatic stress disorder.
January 11, 2024
Dept. of Veteran Affairs To Fund Studies on Psilocybin and MDMA for PTSD, Depression
The VA will fund research into the potential of MDMA and psilocybin for mental disorders including PTSD and depression.
January 10, 2024
AMA Rolls Out New Psychedelic Therapy Codes as FDA Mulls Over Prescription MDMA
The American Medical Association codes aim to standardize psychedelic treatments and provide coverage and reimbursement.
January 4, 2024
Congress Approves Defense Bill Funding Psychedelic Research
Congress has passed a defense spending bill that includes $10 million to fund research into psychedelics to treat active duty service members with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD.
December 18, 2023