Last week, Oregon voted to become the first state to legalize access to psilocybin for all adults. A new study reinforces the idea that voters made a sensible decision. The preliminary human trials investigated the effect of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat the major … [Read more...] about Study: Psilocybin therapy 4 times more effective than antidepressants
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Oregon closes state’s last coal plant in favor of green energy
On October 15, General Electric closed the last coal plant in Oregon in favor of investments in renewable sources. It took a long time, but energy companies are finally coming around to the idea that renewable energy is not only better for the planet, but can also be more … [Read more...] about Oregon closes state’s last coal plant in favor of green energy
Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psychedelic psilocybin therapy
Back in August 2019, we published a small story about activists in Oregon working to decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms (psilocybin). Today, we’re here to tell you that these activists have taken a big step towards achieving their legalization goal. After more than a year … [Read more...] about Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psychedelic psilocybin therapy
Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms for Therapy in Oregon
Following the legalization of cannabis, activists in Oregon are working toward the chance to vote on the decriminalization of magic mushrooms. Already legal in several cities in the United States, an initiative in Oregon is working to decriminalize psilocybin across the … [Read more...] about Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms for Therapy in Oregon
Oregon passes law that will allow school kids to take mental health absence days
When Oregon students go back to school this year, they'll be able to take mental health days without risking an unexcused absence as the result of a new law that was proposed by a group of high schoolers. The students behind the measure say it’s meant to change the stigma … [Read more...] about Oregon passes law that will allow school kids to take mental health absence days
