US EditionCalifornia Almost Legalized Psychedelics -- Now it's Looking for a Test Case
- The state of California is exploring the possibility of using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, with a focus on helping veterans and first responders suffering from mental health issues.
- Despite support from voters and some politicians, efforts to legalize psychedelics have faced challenges in the form of skeptical lawmakers who have expressed concerns about funding, safety, and program complexity.
- The Heal Our Heroes Act, which would have allowed for the use of psilocybin in a controlled setting for eligible individuals, has stalled in the legislative process, but advocates hope that a pilot program or smaller-scale experiment could still be implemented.
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Santa Cruz Sentinel
California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case
Last year was supposed to mark a milestone in the psychedelic movement. Lawmakers and advocates were set to make California the next frontier in allowing the use of “magic mushrooms.” They were hopeful because Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023 — after vetoing a bill that would have decriminalized the possession of psychedelics — asked legislators for a bill that would prioritize the therapeutic promise of these drugs. Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francis…
California Almost Legalized Psychedelics -- Now it's Looking for a Test Case
Psilocybin mushrooms. Photo courtesy DEA Last year was supposed to mark a milestone in the psychedelic movement. Lawmakers and advocates were set to make California the next frontier in allowing the use of “magic mushrooms.” They were hopeful because Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2023 — after vetoing a bill that would have decriminalized the possession of psychedelics — asked legislators for a bill that would prioritize the therapeutic promise of these…
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