psilocybin
Colorado Votes to Decriminalize Shrooms and Other Psychedelics
Colorado became the second state to legalize psilocybin mushrooms, following in Oregon's footsteps.
‘Bad’ Psychedelic Trips Don’t Have To Be Bad
Yes, some trips are challenging and even scary, but every trip can teach important lessons.
San Francisco Just Decriminalized Shrooms
San Francisco unanimously passed a resolution this week that decriminalizes plant-based psychedelics like shrooms, ayahuasca, and peyote.
The Rise of Casual Shrooms
Once the reserve of hippies and those going on “journeys”, magic mushrooms have evolved into another casual party drug alongside booze or MDMA.
Judges Deny Challenge to Psilocybin Patent
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board decided that petitions against Compass Pathways' psilocybin patents would not move forward to trial.
Inside the Dispute Over a High-Profile Psychedelic Study
A recent paper offered a theory on how psilocybin works to treat depression. Before long, there were memes and accusations of unprofessionalism.
Can the Clever Use of Old Legal Strategies Thwart Psychedelic Monopolies?
Corporations are going to use IP law to profit from psychedelics. But creative strategies from other industries could help people push back against exclusionary ownership and keep drugs accessible.
It’s Time to Start Studying the Downside of Psychedelics
Before psychedelic therapy and services becomes widely available, there needs to be a better understanding of all the ways these experiences can go wrong.
In Oregon, Psychedelics Regulators Confront Conflicts of Interest
The need for financial—and personal—disclosures is another growing pain for the nascent psychedelics industry.
Are Psychedelics the Future of Pain Relief?
Some scientists believe that LSD and psilocybin could treat everything from cluster headaches to fibromyalgia.