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Mushrooms

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War on Drugs

Oregon's Newly Legal Magic Mushroom Industry Could Be Strangled by Restrictive Zoning Regulations

Local governments are considering rules that could force "psilocybin service centers" to locate near highways and go through expensive, discretionary permitting processes.

Christian Britschgi | 11.22.2022 9:10 AM

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Psychology/Psychiatry

Julie Holland: 'How You Can Feel Good, With or Without Drugs'

The psychiatrist and Good Chemistry author has written the definitive account of "the science of connection from soul to psychedelics."

Nick Gillespie | 8.26.2022 4:45 PM

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Drug Legalization

Scofflaws Lead the Way To Legalizing Psychedelic Drugs

With 28 percent of Americans trying hallucinogens, the days are numbered for bans.

J.D. Tuccille | 8.3.2022 7:00 AM

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War on Drugs

Psychedelic Drugs Win Growing Respect

Not only won’t they blow your mind, but they may even save it (sometimes legally).

J.D. Tuccille | 2.11.2022 7:00 AM

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Drug Policy Alliance

Ethan Nadelmann: How To End the Drug War (and What Comes Next)

The Drug Policy Alliance founder and Psychoactive podcast host on how to build a post-prohibitionist America.

Nick Gillespie | 10.27.2021 3:50 PM

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Mushrooms

Oregon Legalizes a Breakthrough Treatment: Magic Mushrooms

Oregon will license and regulate psilocybin-assisted therapy by 2023. Some health care professionals aren't willing to wait.

Zach Weissmueller | 9.23.2021 11:10 AM

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War on Drugs

From Magic Mushroom to Forbidden Fungus (and Back)

Half a century ago, Congress declared that there is no legitimate use for psilocybin. State and local governments are finally challenging that judgment.

Jacob Sullum | 2.14.2021 6:00 AM

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War on Drugs

How To Take Shrooms

A concise guide to experimenting with psilocybin

Mike Riggs | 2.13.2021 6:00 AM

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War on Drugs

The Mushroom Moment Manifesto

Contemporary psychonauts are looking for insight, relief, fun, escape, and a million other things to make their lives more interesting and bearable.

Nick Gillespie | 2.7.2021 6:00 AM

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War on Drugs

Drugs Declare Victory in War on Drugs

States where recreational use has been legalized now include about a third of the U.S. population.

Jacob Sullum | 12.7.2020 6:00 AM

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Reason Roundup

On Election Night, the Real Winner Was Drugs

Plus: Presidential results still unclear (but Trump declares victory in a few states anyway), California approves Proposition 22, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.4.2020 9:30 AM

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Psychedelics

Washington, D.C., Might Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms

The Decriminalize Nature D.C. initiative has gathered enough signatures to land on the ballot this November.

Max Dunat | 7.9.2020 12:45 PM

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Reason Podcast

Have a Good Trip Explores Psychedelic Celebrities

New documentary features Sting, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Bourdain, Carrie Fisher, and others discussing the good, bad, and ugly of LSD.

Nick Gillespie | 5.13.2020 3:00 PM

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FDA

Rick Doblin: 'People Should Have the Fundamental Human Right To Change Their Consciousness'

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is making MDMA and other drugs medically legitimate and socially acceptable.

Nick Gillespie | 4.8.2020 12:05 PM

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Mushrooms

Inside the Campaign to Legalize Magic Mushrooms in California

A ballot measure would create a regulatory framework for recreational sales.

Zach Weissmueller | 2.3.2020 11:40 AM

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Soviet Union

V.I. Lenin, Psychedelic Mushroom

Friday A/V Club: A prank from the final days of the Soviet Union

Jesse Walker | 9.20.2019 9:00 AM

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Drug Policy

Berkeley Might Become Third City in the Country to Decriminalize Shrooms

Next week, the Berkeley city council will consider a measure to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms and other "entheogenic" substances.

Christian Britschgi | 9.5.2019 12:55 PM

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Drug Policy

Oregonians Are One Step Closer to Voting on Magic Mushroom Legalization

It would allow adults, age 21 and older, to visit official service centers on the recommendation of a medical professional

Ben McDonald | 8.13.2019 5:15 PM

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Drug Legalization

Second U.S. City Decriminalizes Magic Mushrooms, Other Psychedelics

The Oakland City Council unanimously approved a city ordinance decriminalizing "entheogenic plants."

Christian Britschgi | 6.5.2019 12:10 PM

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Mushrooms

Denver Just Became the First U.S. City to Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms

The surprise results will embolden efforts by activists in other states to legalize psilocybin for medical and religious use.

C.J. Ciaramella | 5.8.2019 7:33 PM

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Drug Policy

Denver Votes on Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms Tomorrow

A new frontier in rolling back drug prohibition

Christian Britschgi | 5.6.2019 2:05 PM

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FDA

Why Can't Psychedelics (and Other Drugs) Just Be for Fun?: Podcast

LSD, psilocybin, and other hallucinogenics are gaining new acceptance as serious medicine. But what if you want to do them just for fun, asks Jacob Sullum.

Nick Gillespie | 11.9.2018 3:20 PM

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Mushrooms

Mushrooms Aren't Magic

Mike Riggs | 5.31.2018 12:00 AM

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