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High-Dose LSD Shows Stronger Relief From Depression Than Lower Doses

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

A recent study from the University of Basel in Switzerland reveals that high-dose LSD paired with professional therapy provides significantly greater reductions in depression symptoms compared to low-dose treatments. Conducted with 61 participants facing moderate-to-severe depression, the double-blind trial measured the impact of two therapeutic LSD sessions over a 12-week period. Participants were split into …

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House Approves Measures to Let VA Doctors Recommend Cannabis and Expand Psychedelic Research

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

In a major bipartisan win for veterans and drug policy reform, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans and to promote further research into psychedelics as treatments for PTSD and other service-related conditions. The measures were passed as amendments to the …

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Colorado Governor Expands Pardons for Low-Level Psychedelic Convictions

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

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a new law permitting pardons for individuals convicted of low-level possession of psychedelics such as psilocybin, ibogaine, and DMT. This step builds on the state’s progressive 2022 ballot initiative that legalized entheogenic plant medicine for adults. The law grants the governor’s office and future governors the authority to issue …

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Psychedelic Therapy Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol and Tobacco Addiction, Review Finds

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

A new scientific review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry is bringing renewed attention to the potential of psychedelic therapy as a breakthrough treatment for addiction. The analysis reveals that psychedelic-assisted therapy may significantly reduce problematic alcohol and tobacco use—two of the most common and difficult substance dependencies worldwide. The review analyzed dozens of …

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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