Lawmakers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Oklahoma have all put forward bills seeking to further psychedelic reform.
In Connecticut, Rep. Michelle Cook (D) file a bill that would legalize “the use of psilocybin for medicinal and therapeutic purposes, including, but not limited to, the provision of physical, mental or behavioral health care.”
In Massachusets, Sen. Patricia Jehlen (D) and Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D) introduced legislation that seeks to decriminalize the use of psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline for people 18 and older.
Lastly, Oklahama Rep. Daniel Pae (R) filed a narrower bill focused solely on psychedelic research. The legislation would allow universities and research facilities to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin for treating conditions like depression, PTSD, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and substance use disorders, among others.
Lion’s mane mushrooms have gained popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits. These fascinating fungi have become a staple in many natural wellness communities, leaving some to wonder: is lion’s mane a psychedelic? The short answer is no. Lion’s mane mushrooms do not contain any psychedelic properties. That doesn’t mean they aren’t beneficial though.
Adaptogens are special plants and fungi that can help your body adapt to stress. They work by helping the body cope with physical and psychological
Adrenal fatigue is a condition naturopathic doctors often point to when patients show symptoms of chronic exhaustion, and recommending adaptogens for adrenal fatigue is relatively common practice. But is adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis? Here’s what you need to know about the condition, what western medicine has to say about it, and how adaptogens may be able to help with symptoms.
At the most basic level, comparing functional mushrooms vs. psychedelic mushrooms comes down to the presence of hallucinogenic effects. Psychedelic mushrooms have psychoactive effects and can produce a “trip”, whereas functional mushrooms do not. Both types of mushrooms can offer both physical and mental health benefits, but the specific effects they have on the mind and body are very different.
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