From MMJ to Special K

Every five months Irvin Rosenfeld gets a FedEx shipment, courtesy of the federal government, containing six metal canisters, each with 300 perfectly rolled joints of what today would be considered rather mediocre weed. But the quality of the government-issue reefer matters less than the fact that Uncle Sam has been supplying him with it regularly … Read more

Reps. AOC and Crenshaw Form ‘Wild Coalition’ in Psychedelics Push

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The world of politics is often full of surprises, and the recent collaboration between two of the most outspoken members of the House of Representatives is no exception. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Dan Crenshaw have formed a “Wild Coalition” in their push to legalize psychedelics. The two politicians have found common ground on the … Read more

RFK Jr. Wants To Decriminalize Pot, Psychedelics

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a prominent environmental activist and lawyer who recently made the news with a bold proposal to decriminalize the possession of marijuana and psychedelics. This proposal is part of a larger effort to reduce the number of people incarcerated for drug-related offenses and to shift the focus of drug policy from … Read more

FDA Issues Draft Guidance For Clinical Studies On Psychedelics

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The FDA recently issued a draft guidance for clinical studies on psychedelics, a move that has the potential to transform the field of mental health treatment. This guidance marks a major milestone in the development of psychedelics as a potential treatment for a variety of mental health conditions, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and … Read more

Mets Owner Steve Cohen Donates $5 Million In Support Of Psychedelics Research

The news that Mets owner Steve Cohen recently donated $5 million in support of psychedelics research is a major milestone for the field of data analytics and data science. By investing in research into psychedelics, Cohen is helping to advance the understanding of how these substances can be used to treat mental health issues and … Read more

Psychedelic Research Potpourri

Recently I was chatting with a friend who is casually interested in psychedelic science. He told me he hadn’t read as much coverage of psychedelics in popular magazines and other mainstream outlets lately, and asked whether research has slowed. My response? Not at all. According to Pubmed, the online repository of the National Library of … Read more

Petition Launched To Legalize Shroom-Assisted Therapy in Canada

The recent launch of a petition to legalize shroom-assisted therapy in Canada is an important development in the field of data analytics and data science. This petition is part of a larger movement to explore the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, such as psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Data analytics and data science are integral to the research … Read more

Psychedelics Advocates Launch Political Action Committee

Psychedelics Advocates Launch Political Action Committee Psychedelics advocates have recently launched a political action committee (PAC) to help advance the movement for the legalization of psychedelics. The PAC, called the Psychedelic Policy Council, is a 501(c)(4) organization, meaning it is tax-exempt and can accept donations from individuals, corporations, and other organizations. The mission of the … Read more

Vermont Lawmakers File Several Bills To Legalize Psychedelics, Other Drugs

Vermont lawmakers have recently filed several bills to legalize certain psychedelics and other drugs, marking a major shift in the state’s approach to drug policy. The proposed legislation would make it legal to possess and use a variety of substances, including psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, LSD, MDMA, and cannabis. If passed, it would be the first … Read more