What Does Science Say About Maryland Rep. Andy Harris’s Opposition to Natural Psychedelics?
Scientific research does not support his statements that psychedelics are “very potent” and “very dangerous.”
Legal Issues
Washington, DC Moves to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
Decriminalize Nature DC is driving the effort to get the initiative on the November ballot.
UK Assessment Agency Rejects Spravato Ketamine Nasal Spray
UK Health Technology Assessment body raises questions over the clinical and cost-effectiveness of Spravato (esketamine).
Vermont Rep. Brian Cina Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Psilocybin, Peyote, Ayahuasca, and Kratom
If passed and signed by Governor Phil Scott, the law will go into effect July 1, 2020.
City of Santa Cruz, California Decriminalizes Naturally-Occurring Psychedelics
On January 28, 2020, members of the Santa Cruz City Council voted unanimously to decriminalize the possession and cultivation of a wide variety of naturally-occurring psychedelic plants and fungi. The...
Denver Mayor Creates Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel
Coming on the heels of the passing of their magic mushroom decriminalization measure in May, the city of Denver, Colorado has created the world’s first Psilocybin Mushroom Policy Review Panel...
Usona Follows COMPASS in Receiving Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Psilocybin to Treat Depression
This means the FDA will work to expedite the development and review of psilocybin so it can get to patients with major depressive disorder as soon as possible.
Chicago Follows Oakland, Introduces Resolution to Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants
Chicago could become the largest US city to decriminalize entheogens
UK Begins Petition to Decriminalize Possession of Psilocybin Mushrooms
The petition has appeared on the UK petitions website and has begun to circulate online.
FDA and NIH Weigh In On Psychedelics
FDA Commissioner, Dr. Scott Gottlieb and NIH Director, Dr. Francis Collins have responded to a letter from Sen. Brian Schatz requesting information about psychedelic drugs.