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Scientific Review Finds Psychedelic Therapy Can Reduce Problematic Alcohol and Tobacco Use

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psychedelics / By Jeff Leclere

New research continues to affirm the powerful potential of psychedelics in treating addiction. According to a comprehensive scientific review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, psychedelic-assisted therapy can significantly reduce problematic alcohol and tobacco use—offering hope for millions battling substance dependence. The review analyzed multiple clinical studies and real-world cases involving psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin, LSD, and …

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Hawaii Psychedelic Therapy Bill Dies for the Session Despite Passing Both Chambers

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psilocybin, Psychedelics / By Jeff Leclere

A bill aimed at supporting psychedelic therapy in Hawaii has unexpectedly stalled and will not advance this legislative session—even after it had successfully passed both the state Senate and House. The development has left advocates disappointed and raised concerns about legislative gridlock blocking healthcare innovation. The bill, which had strong bipartisan support, would have established …

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Colorado House Approves Psychedelics Bill Allowing Pardons and Expanding Data Tracking

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psychedelics / By Jeff Leclere

Colorado lawmakers have approved a groundbreaking bill that would allow pardons for certain psychedelics-related offenses and create a data tracking system to better understand the impacts of psychedelic reform. The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now heads to Governor Jared Polis for his signature. The bill is designed to build on Colorado’s voter-approved psychedelic …

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Study Finds More Medical Marijuana Doctors in Areas with Higher Veteran Populations

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

A new federally funded study reveals a strong connection between veteran populations and access to medical marijuana doctors. Researchers found that areas with more veterans tend to have a higher number of physicians registered to recommend medical cannabis. The study suggests that as the need for alternative treatment options grows among veterans, the healthcare system …

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Florida Moves to Waive Medical Marijuana Card Fees for Military Veterans

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Charity, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

In a powerful show of bipartisan support, the Florida House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that would make medical marijuana cards free for military veterans. The move is a major step toward expanding affordable healthcare options for those who have served the country, especially veterans struggling with chronic pain, PTSD, and other service-related …

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Push for Medical Marijuana Access for Terminally Ill Patients

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

Rhode Island lawmakers are moving forward with a new bill that would require healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana. The proposed legislation represents a growing recognition that patients facing end-of-life conditions deserve full access to all available treatments—including cannabis. Under current law, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities in …

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Study Finds Legalizing Marijuana Increases Use—but Decreases Problematic Misuse

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

A new study from the American Medical Association (AMA) is challenging some long-standing fears around cannabis legalization. The research shows that while marijuana use has gone up in states that legalized it, problematic or harmful misuse has actually declined. This unexpected result offers powerful new evidence in favor of thoughtful, regulated legalization. The study tracked data over …

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Iowa House Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin

Leave a Comment / Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics, Psilocybin, Psychedelics / By Jeff Leclere

In a bold move that signals a shift in drug policy for the Midwest, the Iowa House of Representatives has passed a bill that would legalize the medical use of psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms. If the bill becomes law, Iowa would join a small but growing number of states creating legal pathways to …

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Legalizing Marijuana Could Help Fight Fentanyl Crisis, Says Pennsylvania Lawmaker

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Politics / By Jeff Leclere

A Pennsylvania state representative is making headlines for connecting two of the most pressing drug policy issues in America today: marijuana reform and the fentanyl overdose crisis. Rep. Christopher Rabb recently stated that legalizing cannabis could play a key role in reducing fentanyl poisonings and saving lives—especially in communities hit hardest by the opioid epidemic. …

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New Study Finds CBD Provides Significant Benefits for Young Autism Patients

Leave a Comment / Cannabis, Healthcare, In The News, Mental Health, Plant Science, Trends / By Jeff Leclere

A groundbreaking new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that cannabidiol (CBD) can offer meaningful therapeutic benefits for children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research highlights CBD’s potential to improve behavioral symptoms, ease anxiety, and enhance daily function in individuals with moderate to severe autism—without the …

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