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mescaline
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Two Bills to Decriminalize Psychedelics Filed in Massachusetts
The bills would end the prosecution of DMT, psilocybin, mescaline, etc. for adults ages 18 and older.
January 24, 2023
Colorado Psychedelics Decriminalization Takes Effect
Natural psychedelics including psilocybin were officially decriminalized in Colorado on Tuesday with a proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis that Proposition 122 received a majority of votes in the November election.
December 30, 2022
Nazca Human Sacrifice Victim Used Psychedelics Before Death
A study of ancient human remains has revealed that a Nazca child sacrificed in a ritual ceremony more than a thousand years ago had consumed psychedelic San Pedro cactus prior to death.
November 1, 2022
Researchers Studying Psychedelic Drug as Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
A Toronto-based biotech company is studying a psychedelic drug based on DMT as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with a Phase ll clinical trial in Argentina.
September 21, 2022
On Collecting, and Cacti
This week’s WEIRDOS explains the roots of a human hobby, as well as a brief explainer on why Cacti are so cool.
September 2, 2022
Study Finds Genetic Link to Effects of Psychedelic Drugs
A new study from researchers at the University of North Carolina has determined that genetic variations in a serotonin receptor may be responsible for the varying effects of psychedelic drugs for different people.
August 3, 2022
How ‘How to Change Your Mind’ Will Change Your Mind About Psychedelics
Michael Pollan’s docuseries on Netflix isn’t the first to tackle psychedelics, but it is certainly among the most eye-opening.
July 18, 2022
From the Archives: Better Telepathy Through Chemistry (1977)
How LSD, mescaline and other hallucinogens enhance your psychic powers
June 4, 2022
Missouri Bill Would Allow Therapeutic Psychedelic Use
Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would permit patients with serious depression or PTSD to use natural psychedelic drugs therapeutically.
April 14, 2022