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Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing MDMA From Drug Testing Panels
A recent proposal is considering adding fentanyl to the Department of Health & Human Services drug panel for testing, and removing MDMA/MDA.
Psilocybin Mental Health Therapy ‘Not Associated’ With Paranoia Risk, Study Shows
Tired messaging surrounding the use of psychedelics and psilocybin may create the notion that therapeutic use comes with a variety of mental health complications, but a new study exploring adverse effects of psilocybin therapy suggests otherwise.
Study: U.S. Medical Cannabis Laws Increase Patient’s Mental Health
Researchers analyzed self-assessments of nearly eight million people to determine how it has affected medical patients across the country.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Consider Psychedelics Therapy Legalization Bill
A Massachusetts joint legislative committee held a hearing to consider a proposal to legalize the therapeutic use of certain natural psychedelics.
Vermont Senate Passes Legislation To Establish Psychedelic Working Group
The modern-day “psychedelic renaissance” doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon in Vermont.
Study Finds Natural Mushroom Extract Has Better Therapeutic Effects Than Synthesized Psilocybin
New research shows that natural mushroom extracts may have unique therapeutic effects compared to synthesized psilocybin.
FDA Recognizes LSD-Equivalent Drug with ‘Breakthrough Therapy’ Label for Anxiety Relief
There's another player in the realm of psychedelic therapy, designed combat mental health conditions—specifically anxiety—MM120.
Missouri House Committee Passes Psilocybin Legalization Bill for Military Veterans
The House bill, in conjunction with an identical Senate bill passed in February, would legalize psilocybin for veterans and provide funds to study the substance.
Study Finds Cannabis Users Have Lower Chance of Cognitive Decline
New research published last month shows that, overall, cannabis users had lower rates of cognitive decline than non-users.
U.K. Patients Flock to Medical Cannabis Clinics Due to ADHD Pill Shortage
Many of the U.K.’s top ADHD drugs are facing a shortage, forcing patients to seek out medical cannabis clinics as an alternative.