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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. He’d listened to a podcast I did on the topic of “psychedelic law,” a term I coined in 2010. Out of the 418,546 registered voters in Denver, 40% weighed in on magic-mushroom decriminalization.

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Virginia is Seeing Progress with Cannabis Reform and Decriminalization

Veriheal

Cannabis decriminalization recently took place in Virginia. The new law is a form of decriminalization and removing criminal penalties for low-level cannabis possession. Just one day after the new cannabis decriminalization law went into effect in Virginia, lawmakers announced they were already looking at full cannabis legalization.

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The State of Cannabis Reform in Indiana

NORML

“It doesn’t matter what the committee recommends because a bill still must be brought forward in the General Assembly and I’m sure there will be many bills addressing this topic.” By not reaching a consensus on the topic neither positive or negative, it will still be open for discussion in the General Assembly.”

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Green Growth CPA’s – Cannabis Legalization vs. Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Cannabis Rescheduling

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis legalization is a hot topic along with cannabis decriminalization and rescheduling of cannabis. The post Green Growth CPA’s – Cannabis Legalization vs. Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Cannabis Rescheduling first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. But when you hear those terms, do you know what each … Read More.

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9 Out Of 10 Americans Support Psilocybin For Therapeutic Use

Veriheal

Support for the legalization and decriminalization of these substances is also increasing quickly, as demonstrated by a recent psilocybin study published last month in the American Journal of Bioethics (AJOB) Neuroscience. Younger people were generally more supportive, but all age groups displayed positive reactions regarding the topic.

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MAPS Is Pushing For FDA Approval Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Veriheal

The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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Green Growth CPA’s: Cannabis Legalization vs. Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Cannabis Rescheduling

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis legalization is a hot topic along with cannabis decriminalization and rescheduling of cannabis. The post Green Growth CPA’s: Cannabis Legalization vs. Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Cannabis Rescheduling first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. But when you hear those terms, do you know what each … Read More.