As introduced, the measure would have legalized psilocybin and promoted research into the psychedelic, as well as encouraged studies of MDMA—but it was significantly scaled back by a Senate committee.

In March, Toronto-based Field Trip closed five clinics, laid off most of its staff and sought protection from creditors under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, an alternative to bankruptcy that allows a company to operate while seeking to pay its debts, often by selling off assets.

According to the agreement, MPM’s affiliates will acquire Reunion through a court-approved reorganization procedure under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

Experts Involved in the Council Include Paul Stamets, Rick Doblin, Pam Kryskow, Sean Lennon, and Amanda Feilding.

The money, carved out from Opioid Settlement Funds, will be used for psychedelic research, specifically ibogaine for opioid addiction.

CaaMTech, based in Issaquah, Washington, is analyzing how the two substances interact with each other as well as the specific physical and mental health outcomes that can be expected.

The regulations allow home cultivation and approves an Indigenous community working group to address unintended consequences of the bill

The legislation as introduced would have legalized psilocybin and promoted research into the psychedelic, as well as encouraged studies of MDMA, but it was significantly scaled back in committee before passing on the floor in a 16-4 vote on Monday.

Less than 3% of drug-related crimes have involved hallucinogens for the past few years in Colorado. There’s been no noticeable increase since legalization.

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) sits down with Double Blind for his first live interview since his office announced the reintroduction of a bill to decriminalize psychedelics.

Based in Seattle, the mandated clinical trial will recruit between 30 and 40 military veterans and first responders with PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD,) most likely through community groups already working with prospective participants.

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) has given final approval to the appropriations package.

Under the measure, possession of up to half an ounce of psilocybin would be a civil infraction, punishable by a $150 fine.

Gov. Jay Inslee (D) enacted the legislation from Sens. Jesse Salomon (D) and Liz Lovelett (D), though he partially vetoed several sections that he said “no longer align with the bill’s intent.”

Parties exchanged legal barbs over religious freedom and the Controlled Substances Act.

It hasn’t stopped people from signing up on a waiting list.

In response to an unexpected encounter with his own mortality, Griffiths has launched The Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. Professorship Fund in Psychedelic Research on Secular Spirituality and Well-Being to serve as his legacy and light the way for future generations of investigators.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) awarded the license to EPIC Healing Eugene.

All members of Washington’s Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted to pass a resolution decriminalizing entheogenic substances after a hearing on May 1.

The NIDA head acknowledged that “psychedelic research effectively was halted for many years” amid cultural stigma and ramped up criminalization under the drug war, but noted that the situation has now changed.