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- Edited by Tom Angell, a 20+ year veteran of the legalization movement, Marijuana Moment helps activists, industry professionals, consumers, policymakers and the public understand developments and trends affecting cannabis.
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LEGALIZATION
The First-Ever Psilocybin Service Center is Approved In Oregon
Service centers are the only places where adults can legally access magic mushrooms
LEGALIZATION
Colorado House and Senate Approve Psychedelics Regulation Bill
The bill creates a regulatory framework for the psychedelic “healing centers” voters approved last year—early reactions are mixed
News
First Mushroom Trip Facilitators Licensed in Oregon
They're the first legal psilocybin facilitators in the country
Politics
Colorado Psychedelics Legalization Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
The bill would legalize the possession of certain psychedelics and allow for psilocybin treatment centers—but not all advocates are in favor of it
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Pushes for Psychedelic Reform in Congress
The amendment would require the Department of Defense to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA for military service members
News
Psychedelics Activists Arrested at DEA Headquarters Amid Protest Over Psilocybin Access for Terminal Patients
Protest called attention to DEA’s obstruction of Right to Try statutes.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
Interest in Microdosing Psychedelics Has Skyrocketed, Thanks to Policy Changes
Search engines show that interest in microdosing has spiked by over 1200 percent, according to a new study by the American Medical Association.
News
California Governor Signs Bill to Streamline Psychedelics Research
Gavin Newsom just signed a bill to clear the bottleneck hindering psychedelics research in the state caused by an outdated law.
News
GOP Congressman Slams FDA for Rejecting MDMA, Says Psychedelics Improved His Mental Health
“These therapies, as a multitude of trials have shown, provide a lifeline for countless individuals for whom conventional therapies have proven insufficient.”
Equity and Reciprocity
People In Oregon Can’t Afford Psilocybin Therapy
“Unfortunately we’ve seen one service center close down. I imagine there will be more, because very quickly it’s going to get oversaturated.”
News
Congress Officially Supports Psychedelics More Than Cannabis, VA Official Says
"There’s an 'unstoppable narrative' in support of advancing psychedelic medicine, [and] bipartisan support has 'surpassed' that of cannabis," says top VA official.
Mental Health
Using Psilocybin for Mental Health Won’t Make You Feel Paranoid, New Study Says
New research from the American Medical Association shows that using psilocybin within the context of therapy reduces risk of lingering adverse effects.
News
California Is One Step Closer to Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy
SB1012 would legalize psychedelic therapy in California, but it would not decriminalize possession or use outside of a clinical context.
News
BREAKING: DEA Reschedules Cannabis
After 50 years of prohibition, the Drug Enforcement Administration has made a historic decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug.
News
DEA Schedules Hearing on Proposed Ban of Two Psychedelics
Researchers pushed back when the DEA banned two psychedelic substances in 2022, and now the agency has scheduled an administrative hearing to get additional feedback.
News
Psilocybin Mushrooms Have Been Growing on Earth Since Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Psilocybe mushrooms appear to have started producing psilocybin roughly 67 million years ago, right around the dinosaurs’ demise, new research shows.
Mental Health
Military Veterans Who Received Ibogaine Treatment Saw Dramatic Improvements In PTSD and Depression, New Research Shows
Combat veterans with traumatic brain injuries saw “life-changing” improvements in their symptoms and cognitive functioning immediately after receiving treatment with ibogaine, a new Standford Study shows.
How to Grow Mushrooms
Psilocybin Mushroom Spores Are Federally Legal Prior to Germination, DEA Confirms
In a letter, the DEA’s Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section Chief Terrence Boos confirmed that psilocybin mushroom spores are federally legal under the Controlled Substances Act.
News
Multiple Presidential Candidates Push Psychedelics Reform on 2024 the Campaign Trail
Presidential candidates from the Democrat, Republican, and Independent parties are using their platforms on the campaign trail to promote visions for psychedelics reform.
Mental Health
People From Around the US Flock to Oregon for Legal Psilocybin Therapy Treatments
Hundreds of people are on the waitlist, but only a minority appear to be from Oregon.
Art + Culture
SXSW’s 2024 Lineup Boasts 13 Panels on Psychedelics
Panels at SXSW 2024 will feature numerous conversations around psychedelics, highlighting the demand for information on these substances.
Mental Health
Healing from Childhood Trauma? New Study Suggests Psilocybin May Help
The survey shows that results may be “particularly strong” among those recovering from significant adversity
News
How the War on Drugs Fuels Environmental Destruction
A new report describes how global drug prohibition undermines efforts to address the climate crisis.
Mental Health
MDMA Therapy Moves Closer to Approval
After the latest clinical trial, MDMA therapy for PTSD is “on track” for the FDA to consider in 2024
Other Psychedelics
“Candy Flipping” Might Reduce Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
A study found that people who took MDMA alongside mushrooms or LSD had less negative effects
News
DEA Says Instead of Doing Drugs You Should Spend More Time on Instagram and Playing Video Games for a ‘Natural High’
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a message for young people
LEGALIZATION
Congressional Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Reform in Defense Bill
Proposed federal provisions would reschedule MDMA and fund research on psychedelics for post-traumatic stress
News
The FDA Releases First-Ever Guidelines For Psychedelic Medicine
The guidelines will shape what the future of psychedelic therapy and treatment looks like
Decriminalization
California Psychedelics Legalization Bill Approved by Assembly Public Safety Committee
The legislation heads to another committee before a chance for an Assembly-wide review—but the path to approval is "narrow"
Mental Health
Landmark Study Reveals How Psilocybin Helps Treat Alcohol Dependence
Magic mushrooms help people process difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion, study suggests
Decriminalization
Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms
Adults could possess, cultivate, and share up to one ounce—but the Senate gets a say, first
Public Policy
Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Regulation Into Law
The regulations allow home cultivation and approves an Indigenous community working group to address unintended consequences of the bill
News
New Bill Would Force DEA to Let Patients Use Psychedelics (and Cannabis)
Lawmakers want the DEA to clarify that the seriously ill can access psychedelics under “Right to Try” laws
Politics
Vermont Could Legalize Psychedelics and Decriminalize All Drugs
State lawmakers filed four major drug reform initiatives this month, but the progressive policies still face political obstacles.
News
2023 Might Be the Biggest Year for Psychedelics Yet
Lawmakers in nearly one dozen states are pushing for some kind of psychedelic policy reform
News
New York Could Legalize Psychedelics—If Lawmakers Approve New Bill
Two New York Assemblymembers pre-filed a bill that would legalize naturally-occurring psychedelics in the state
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Native American Church Asks Congress for Peyote Funding
The sacred psychedelic cactus faces threats of habitat loss and over-harvesting. The Church wants more protections.
Decriminalization
BREAKING NEWS: San Francisco Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca will be "among the lowest priorities" for law enforcement.
News
Adults Are Using More Psychedelics, But Teens Aren’t, Studies Find
Data from new federally-backed studies suggest that adults are tripping more, but teen use is decreasing.
LEGALIZATION
California Psychedelics Legalization Bill Gutted by Key Committee
SB-519 would have allowed for the possession of DMT, psilocybin, and MDMA, among other substances—but not all psychedelic activists were onboard with it
News
Colorado Legalizes MDMA Prescriptions Pending Federal Approval
The new legislation is one of several recent initiatives that would advance psychedelic and drug policy reform around the nation.
