Minnesota Bill Would Legalize Magic Mushrooms To Treat Depression, PTSD
There's a bipartisan effort from Minnesota State legislators to launch a pilot program which would treat patients with Psilocybin. It's a compound that's found in species of "magic" mushrooms. The psychedelic drug is currently illegal, but has shown promise in some other states for treating people suffering from depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Psilocybin Legal In Some States
Psilocybin has been legalized in Oregon and Colorado, and it's been decriminalized in some select cities. That has allowed it to be studied for its potential benefits.
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Potential Benefits of Psilocybin
Research has found that it helps people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Some studies have found that it helps relieve stress and anxiety for people with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It's also thought to help people quit drinking and quitting nicotine. For terminal patients, psilocybin can alleviate stress and the fear of dying.
Minnesota Reform Effort
KARE11 reports that a pilot program has been proposed in a new bill that would allow 1,000 patients to use psilocybin in a state-run program. This would be for people who have exhausted all other options for mental health or addiction. The thousand people would take the psilocybin at the facility and be monitored by licensed facilitators.
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