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The Oregon Secretary of State's office verified enough signatures to qualify Initiative Petition 34 on psilocybin therapy for the November ballot. | YES ON IP 34 CAMPAIGN

Thousands Of Oregonians Eager To Undergo Psilocybin Treatment

Thousands of people in Oregon are interested in using psilocybin as a mental health treatment under the voter-approved program.

Mar 10, 2022

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Oregon Advisory Board Says Psilocybin Shows Promise For Mental Health Therapy

A new report cites clinical trials that suggest psilocybin can help reduce depression and anxiety, as well as recovery from alcohol and tobacco abuse.

Aug 3, 2021

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Psilocybin Measure Advances With Board Appointments

Gov. Kate Brown names a new 17-member advisory board to implement a regulatory structure for voter-backed Measure 109.

Mar 17, 2021

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Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020

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Critics: Psilocybin Measure Would Turn Oregonians Into ‘Guinea Pigs’

Some psychiatrists oppose Measure 109, which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a clinical setting, though other doctors say Oregonians would benefit from it.

Sep 16, 2020
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Chad Kuske, a former Navy SEAL, benefited from magic mushroom therapy while struggling with mental health issues and addiction.

Navy SEAL On Psilocybin Therapy: 'It Absolutely Changed My Life'

An 18-year veteran spoke at a news conference by sponsors of Measure 109, which would legalize magic mushrooms in a therapy setting.

Sep 4, 2020
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Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot, Backers Say

Supporters say they have enough signatures for an initiative which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a controlled setting as a mental health therapy.

Jun 29, 2020

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Oregon Takes 1st Major Step Toward Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

The Oregon Psilocybin Society hopes to get a measure on the ballot in 2020.

Dec 5, 2018