Gregory Ferenstein
Gregory Ferenstein is a senior fellow in drug policy at Reason Foundation.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — March 2024
The current state proposals fall into a few broad categories, primarily regulated access and decriminalization of psychedelics.
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Massachusetts ballot initiative aims to legalize psychedelics
The initiative would legalize guided in-person psychedelic experiences and allow people to grow and consume psychedelics for spiritual or mental health purposes.
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Nonprofit announces new partnership with Ohio to tackle opioid addiction with ibogaine
A promising new partnership announced in Ohio this week will explore the use of the psychedelic compound ibogaine to treat opioid use disorder.
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A policy framework for personal psychedelics licenses
Psychedelic licenses for consumers have advantages over the current approach in two U.S. states that rely on professionals to dispense and facilitate services.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: Impactful ibogaine study, bill introduced in New Hampshire, and more
Plus: State news roundup and the defense spending bill calls for research on using psychedelics to treat PTSD in military members, and more.
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State psychedelics policy roundup: January 2024 edition
New Hampshire proposes retail sales, Colorado considers ways to lower costs of professional services, and more.
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New Hampshire proposes a unique approach to medical psychedelics
House Bill 1693 would allow qualified individuals to purchase and consume LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin.
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New study of psychedelic ibogaine could motivate policy reforms
A recent study could help remove barriers to the development of ibogaine as a promising treatment for opioid addiction.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: California’s steps after bill vetoed, Kentucky ibogaine funds, and more
Plus: New Drug Policy Handbook, the latest on implementing Colorado's legalization, and more.
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State psychedelics policy roundup: November 2023 edition
Proposed psychedelics legalization in Massachusetts, Colorado considers cost-effective regulations, Kentucky's ibogaine debate and more.
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Alternative approaches to psychedelics legalization and regulation after California Gov. Newsom’s veto
California is still in a strong position to pioneer the best regulatory system for psychedelics in the world.
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Kentucky needs new approaches to the opioid crisis
Research on the compound ibogaine shows promise as an opioid addiction treatment.
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California should decriminalize psychedelics
Senate Bill 58 is an important, prudent, evidence-based step that can improve public health and the lives of Californians.
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Early data suggest no health or safety harms from Colorado psychedelics legalization
Colorado voters passed Proposition 122, allowing for the legal possession of some plant-based psychedelics.
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Colorado’s opportunity to determine its own mental health rules
Under Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act, Colorado would create America’s second state-regulated framework for allowing certified mental health professionals to administer psychedelics.
