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Oregon Counties Largely Vote Against Psilocybin Use

Voters across Oregon mostly voted against allowing the therapeutic use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin on Tuesday.

Nov 10, 2022

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JASON LAMPMAN, A FARMER OUTSIDE MCMINNVILLE, TENDS TO HIS HEMP CROPS ON HIS ONE-ACRE PLOT. HE'S HOPING TO GROW PSILOCYBIN ONCE PERMITS BECOME AVAILABLE NEXT YEAR./JONI LAND/OPB

In Mad Dash, Oregon Psilocybin Centers Face Bans Across The State Before Any Have Opened

Advocates say misinformation could result in psilocybin therapy becoming inaccessible in much of rural Oregon.

Aug 23, 2022

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MEMBERS OF THE PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO REFER A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON MEASURE 109 TO VOTERS./MIKE MCINALLY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Many Oregonians Will Have To Vote Again On Psilocybin

Cities and counties are proposing bans and moratoriums, raising questions about the implementation of the statewide program, which was approved in 2020.

Aug 11, 2022

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Oregon’s Psilocybin Program Stands On Millenia Of Indigenous Experience

A new paper led by an Oregon State University researcher summarizes studies on psilocybin, including how Indigenous cultures safely used it as a remedy.

Apr 14, 2022

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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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Oregon Voters Reframe The War on Drugs

Oregon is the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs and legalize psychedelic mushrooms for medical treatment in clinical settings.

Nov 4, 2020
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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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