Health Aug 23 Mushroom ‘microdosing’ trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits By Joshua Kellogg, The Conversation
Health Jul 16 RFK Jr. suggests psychedelic therapy for depression and trauma has Trump administration’s support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials are signaling their interest in approving psychedelic drugs for hard-to-treat mental health conditions. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 04 Watch 8:47 FDA panel rejects attempt to use psychedelic drug for PTSD treatment A key FDA advisory committee rejected the use of a psychedelic drug to help patients struggling with PTSD, questioning its safety and effectiveness. The FDA must now decide whether it will follow suit and reject the use of what's known… By Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Jun 04 WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health May 31 Psychedelic drug MDMA faces questions as FDA considers approval for PTSD The Food and Drug Administration posted its review of the drug on Friday, raising questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, including heart problems. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Dec 16 Watch 6:24 The risks and rewards of prescribing ketamine for pain and mental health By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant A coroner’s finding that actor Matthew Perry died from “acute effects” of ketamine is drawing new attention to the drug, a powerful anesthetic intended for use during surgery that has also become a popular treatment for chronic pain and mental… Continue watching
Sep 15 Oregon’s new psilocybin service center invites public to try psychedelic mushrooms By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Epic Healing Eugene is Oregon’s first licensed psilocybin “service center” and began providing doses to its first clients in June. It already has a waiting list of more than 3,000 names, including people seeking relief from depression, PTSD or end-of-life… Continue reading
Nov 11 Colorado voters approve initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated centers where participants can experience the drug. Continue reading