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Michigan Bill Aims to Legalize Psilocybin for Adults With PTSD

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

Michigan lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4686, a proposal that would allow adults diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to legally possess up to two ounces of psilocybin or psilocyn for personal therapeutic use. The bill also decriminalizes the cultivation, creation, manufacturing, or delivery of these substances for qualifying veterans and other PTSD patients. Sponsored by …

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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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Iowa House Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Use of Psilocybin

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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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Nevada Senate Calls on Congress to Reschedule Psychedelics and Expand Research

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

Nevada is stepping up as a national voice for psychedelic reform. In a bold move, the state’s Senate just passed a joint resolution urging Congress to reschedule psychedelics and remove the roadblocks to researching their medical potential. This comes amid growing public interest and scientific backing for psychedelic-assisted therapies. The resolution calls on the federal …

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Colorado’s New Psychedelics Bill Could Lead to Mass Pardons

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

Colorado is once again at the forefront of drug policy reform. A newly filed bill could give the state’s governor the power to issue mass pardons for past convictions related to psychedelics. This marks a major step forward for those who have been criminalized for nonviolent drug offenses tied to substances like psilocybin and mescaline—both …

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Study Finds Psychedelic Users Show Greater Creativity and Originality, Linked to Sense of Connectedness

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

A new study suggests that individuals who use psychedelics demonstrate significantly higher levels of creativity and originality compared to non-users—and this may be tied to a stronger sense of connection with the world around them. Researchers found that people who regularly consume psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD scored higher on measures of divergent thinking, abstract …

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Maine Lawmakers Move Psilocybin Legalization Forward Despite Split Opinions

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A legislative committee in Maine has voted to advance a bill that would legalize the supervised use of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms—despite significant disagreements among its members. The bill, known as LD 1914, was introduced by Senator Donna Bailey and aims to establish a regulated system allowing adults aged 21 and over …

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Hawaii Moves Forward with Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research

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The Hawaii House of Representatives just passed a bill to create a new research program studying psychedelic-assisted therapy. This move could open the door to new treatments for mental health conditions and shows how states are rethinking plant medicine. Let’s dive into what this means for the future of health, wellness, and cannabis culture. Hawaii …

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New Mexico Takes a Bold Step: Legal Medical Psilocybin Therapy Is Here

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New Mexico’s governor just signed a bill to create a legal psilocybin therapy program, making the state one of the first to recognize the medical power of psychedelics. Let’s break down what this means for mental health, cannabis culture, and the future of plant medicine. New Mexico Leads the Way on Psychedelic Medicine In a …

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Changing Minds: Connecticut Takes a Big Step Toward Psilocybin Decriminalization

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

Connecticut lawmakers are pushing forward on an important decision: decriminalizing psilocybin possession for adults. With cannabis reform leading the way, natural psychedelics like psilocybin are now entering the conversation. Let’s dive into what this move really means for public health, personal freedom, and the future of natural medicine. Connecticut Votes for Compassion and Common Sense …

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