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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.”
Rhode Island Bill Would Allow Psilocybin Cultivation, Possession Under 1 Ounce
A newly introduced Rhode Island bill would temporarily allow for cultivation, possession and sharing of one ounce or less of psilocybin through July 2026, along with provisions to account for future federal reform.
Researchers Trace Psilocybin to Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid
The origins of magic mushrooms may be as explosive as their psychedelic properties.
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.
DEA Response Clarifies Psychedelic Mushroom Spores Are Legal Before Germination
A recent DEA response confirmed that, as they do not contain the Schedule I controlled substances psilocybin or psilocin, psychedelic mushroom spores on their own are federally legal.
DEA Notice Shows Increase in Research Amounts for THC, Psilocybin, DMT, and More
A Federal Register article reviewed the most updated amounts of each substance for research purposes and addressed a variety of public comment questions.
Can Psilocybin Treat Eating Disorders? A New Study Aims To Find Out
New research suggests psilocybin can help with treatment-resistant eating disorders.
Over 700 People Legally Tripped Shrooms in Oregon This Year
Oregon has made headlines the last few years for its psilocybin treatment centers, which as of the latest available numbers, have administered psilocybin mushrooms to several hundred patients in the program’s launch year.
Negative Experiences with Psychedelics Linked to Stressful Environments, Other Risk Factors
A recent study on negative outcomes from using psychedelics identified several potential risk factors for bad trips.
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.