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This issue features stories about mushrooms and psychedelics to highlight alternative health and wellness options, with movement toward psilocybin legalization, creating a healthier, more mindful world.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in over 200 mushroom species that grow naturally around the world. For centuries, Indigenous and Tribal communities worldwide have used psilocybin and other naturally occurring psychedelic substances for spiritual, ceremonial, and mental health purposes.
Oregon in 2020 and Colorado in 2022 were among the first to legalize psilocybin and other psychedelics for use by state-licensed therapy providers to treat people with PTSD, depressive disorders, substance use disorder, and other mental health conditions.
Other states, including Minnesota, New York, Nevada, Washington, and even Missouri, currently have proposals to legalize psilocybin and other psychedelics for therapeutic use by licensed therapists. However, there are no efforts to legalize psychedelics for public consumption or sale at dispensaries like cannabis.
Research suggests psilocybin and other psychedelics may help address depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, and other mental health conditions. Studies have shown that psilocybin can enhance overall spiritual well-being. However, it is important to remember that psilocybin remains a Schedule I substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
For Missouri, Marijuana Moment published a story on January 20, 2025, titled“ Missouri Lawmakers Push to Legalize Psilocybin for Mental Health Conditions and End-Of-Life Care,” by Ben Adlin.
Adlin wrote,“ In January 2025, a Missouri Republican announced his intent to introduce a bill to legalize and regulate psilocybin therapy for people with certain mental health conditions, framing the proposal as an alternative path to addressing high suicide rates and trauma among the nation’ s military veterans.
“ Rep. Matt Overcast( R), a lawyer and U. S. Air Force veteran, spoke about the measure alongside a handful of veterans and advocates on a video call with Marijuana Moment [ in January ]. While the legislation is not yet filed, Overcast referred at times to a working draft of the forthcoming measure.
“ As planned, it would legalize the use of psilocybin for people 21 or older with post-traumatic stress disorder( PTSD), major depressive disorder, substance use disorders or other conditions that clinical trials registered with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration( FDA) show can be effectively treated with the psychedelic, the lawmaker said.”
The entire Marijuana Moment article is worth a read. Scan the QR below or, visit www. marijuanamoment. net.
To learn more about the movements to legalize psilocybin and other psychedelics for use by state-licensed therapy providers, and breaking the stigma, read the articles on pages 28 and 38.
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