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May 23
Chacruna Gets Banned From Insta

They posted this week View this email in your browser Dear Chacruna Community, Our Instagram account has been temporarily banned, and could face being permanently disabled. Today we need your support to get us back online.   How to Report a Problem on Instagram 1. Search for our banned account on Instagram: @chacruna.institute  2. When we […]

May 23
Press Release: atai Life Sciences Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Study of EMP-01 for the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder

13 May 2025 – In a Phase 1 study, EMP-01 (oral R-MDMA) demonstrated a unique, dose-dependent subjective effect profile that was generally found to be more similar to classical psychedelics than to racemic MDMA – The exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study will assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of EMP-01 in adults with […]

May 23
Press Release: Texas Launches Largest Publicly-Funded Psychedelic Research Initiative in History with $50 Million Investment in Ibogaine

Texas becomes the first state in the nation to invest in drug development trials for ibogaine, launching the largest publicly-funded psychedelic research initiative in history and offering new hope for those suffering from substance use, trauma, and brain injury. AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In a historic and bipartisan move, the State of Texas has approved $50 million in state […]

May 23
Law Firm Article: New Mexico Legalizes Medical Use Of Psilocybin

On April 7, 2025, New Mexico became the third state to legalize psilocybin (colloquially known as “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms”) for medical purposes. New Mexico is the first state to legalize psilocybin via legislation and not a ballot initiative, like its predecessors Colorado and Oregon. Quick Hits On April 7, 2025, New Mexico became the third state to […]

May 23
Attorney Jeff Toppel to Present ‘Psychedelic Therapy as an Employee Benefit’ at Psychedelic Science 2025 Conference

Press Release   Toppel to examine psychedelic therapy as a transformative addition to employer benefit programs. As workplace stress and mental health issues reach historic levels, many employers are thinking beyond conventional wellness programs.” — Jeff Toppel, parter at Bianchi & Brandt SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Attorney Jeff Toppel, partner […]

May 23
Nevada Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Congress To Reschedule Psychedelics And Protect ‘Supervised Adult Use’ Of The Substances

Marijuana Moment The Nevada Assembly has amended and advanced a Senate-passed joint resolution calling on Congress to reschedule certain psychedelics, streamline research and provide protections for people using the substances in compliance with state law. On the chamber floor on Thursday, lawmakers voted 36-6 to advance the measure—SJR 10, from Sen. Rochelle Nguyen (D)—which now returns […]

May 23
Greg Lake: Lecture 4; Video 16- “Compelling Governmental Interest” under RFRA

17 May 2025 In this sixteenth video of my Fourth Lecture Series, I cover the concept of a “compelling governmental interest” under RFRA. As discussed, this concept is a descendant of the infamous “peace and safety” carveouts which were predominant in founding era state constitutions. In the context of a “compelling governmental interest” in health […]

May 22
Nebraska medical cannabis regulation bill fails; licensing likely pushed to October

Nebraska probably won’t begin issuing medical cannabis licenses until October after the state Legislature failed to pass a bill that would have established regulations for the industry. Nebraska medical cannabis regulation bill fails; licensing likely pushed to October is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

May 22
Texas House passes near-total ban on hemp-derived THC

Texas’ estimated $5.5 billion market in hemp-derived THC is in mortal danger after the state House approved a blanket ban on intoxicating products. Texas House passes near-total ban on hemp-derived THC is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs