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Brazilian Supreme Court to Decide Legality of "Magic Mushrooms

A police operation in seven Brazilian states seized "magic mushrooms", leading to arrests and prompting a legal challenge that could reach the Supreme Court, focusing on whether the mushrooms themselves or only their extracted psychoactive substances are illegal.

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Psilocybin Extends Lifespan in Aged Mice, Study Shows

Emory University research published in Nature shows psilocybin extended lifespan and improved health in aged mice by reducing oxidative stress and DNA damage, suggesting its potential as a geroprotective agent; however, further research is needed to determine its efficacy and safety in humans.

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Microdosing: Placebo Effects and Unproven Benefits

Microdosing, the practice of taking tiny doses of psychedelics like psilocibin or LSD, is gaining popularity as a self-treatment for mental health issues, despite limited scientific evidence and potential risks from unregulated products; while users report benefits, studies suggest placebo effects a...

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Colorado Licenses Psychedelic Mushroom Healing Centers

Colorado is issuing licenses for psychedelic mushroom healing centers, starting a state-regulated program modeled after Oregon's, where over 21,000 psilocybin products have been sold since legalization, despite psilocybin remaining a Schedule I drug under federal law.

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Colorado Springs Restricts Psychedelic Therapy Despite State Legalization

Colorado legalized therapeutic psilocybin, but Colorado Springs, home to many veterans, is restricting access to "healing centers" offering the treatment, limiting availability despite evidence of its therapeutic value for PTSD.

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DEA Forwards Psilocybin Reclassification Petition to HHS

The DEA has forwarded a petition to reclassify psilocybin from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act, marking a potential shift in federal policy regarding psychedelic-assisted therapy for patients in end-of-life care after a three-and-a-half-year process, driven by evidence of ...

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Rising Psilocybin Use in U.S. Fueled by Decriminalization and Changing Perceptions

A new report reveals a significant increase in psilocybin use across the U.S. since 2019, particularly among young adults and adolescents, driven by decriminalization, changing public perceptions, and an unregulated online market; in 2023, about 2% of adults reported past-year use, while calls to po...

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Vancouver's Unregulated Psilocybin Mushroom Dispensaries Pose Public Health Risks

In Vancouver, at least 15 dispensaries openly sell illegal psilocybin mushrooms, despite city acknowledgement of their illegality and potential for enforcement. A recent study highlights unsubstantiated health claims and inadequate warnings on products, mirroring pre-legalization cannabis sales. Lim...

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Colorado Licenses Psychedelic Mushroom Healing Centers

Colorado is issuing licenses for psychedelic mushroom healing centers, opening in late spring/early summer, following Oregon's model but with key differences in integration into existing healthcare systems and size limitations for treatment centers; this makes Colorado the second state to regulate t...

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