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Veterans Push for Psilocybin Therapy Amid Cannabis Reforms

5/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a dedicated military veteran, passionately urged VA Secretary Doug Collins to embrace psilocybin therapy for veterans battling PTSD, receiving enthusiastic backing from Collins for psychedelic research. In Slovenia, a groundbreaking medical cannabis bill is on the horizon, promising to create a forward-thinking industry, while New York's budget sidesteps a contentious marijuana provision, paving the way for safer cannabis practices.

History

Historical Context

Matthew "Whiz" Buckley's push for psilocybin therapy reflects a growing acceptance of psychedelics in mental health treatment, echoing the 1960s psychedelic movement and subsequent criminalization. Recent decriminalization efforts in cities like Denver and state-level initiatives in Oregon signal a significant shift in public perception, paralleling historical trends in cannabis legalization, which have also aimed to address mental health and addiction issues.

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Story summary

Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a dedicated military veteran, passionately urged VA Secretary Doug Collins to embrace psilocybin therapy for veterans battling PTSD, receiving enthusiastic backing from Collins for psychedelic research. In Slovenia, a groundbreaking medical cannabis bill is on the horizon, promising to create a forward-thinking industry, while New York's budget sidesteps a contentious marijuana provision, paving the way for safer cannabis practices.

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