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Psychedelic therapy, including with psilocybin, is critically important.
Keith Heinzerling, MD
Psychedelic therapy, including with psilocybin, is critically important.
Verywell / Laura Porter
The use ofpsilocybinas part of this program in Oregon will be heavily regulated.
The treatment will only be offered to people age 21 and up.
It will involve three sessions for preparation, administration, and integration.
The second sessionadministrationis when the participant will take psilocybin.
Therapists administrating the treatment usually take a number of steps to keep the participant comfortable.
Sometimes a blanket is used because our bodies become more sensitive to temperature on psychedelics.
Mental Health Benefits of Psilocybin
Researchers are still studying exactly which conditions could be treated with psilocybin.
Oregon has taken the first step.
The specific language of Oregons ballot measure is a template for other legislatures to model theirs after.
Public support for the repeal of psychedelic prohibition laws seems very high.
While the program is specific to Oregon, it could provide benefits to people across the country.
It will allow therapists to better understand the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin.
Oregon Secretary of State.Oregon Psilocybin Services Act (Measure 109).
New York Times.Oregon measure 109 election results: legalize psilocybin.
Oregon Psilocybin Evidence Review Writing Group.Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board rapid evidence review and recommendations.
