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Czech Republic Legalizes Cannabis Cultivation and Psilocybin Use

7/5/2025

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Czech Lawmakers Legalize Cannabis

Czech lawmakers have taken a bold step towards cannabis reform, approving a bill that legalizes home cultivation and possession of marijuana, as well as the medical use of psilocybin. With the Senate's final vote and prior backing from the Chamber of Deputies, adults can now possess up to 100 grams and grow three plants. President Petr Pavel is poised to sign this groundbreaking legislation into law.

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Veterans Explore Psychedelics

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pioneering research into psychedelic therapies, focusing on MDMA as a promising treatment for veterans grappling with PTSD and mental health challenges. Secretary Doug Collins highlighted the critical need for continued studies, while bipartisan lawmakers push for funding to create dedicated psychedelic therapy centers within VA facilities, offering hope for healing.

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Czech Lawmakers Legalize Cannabis

Czech lawmakers have taken a bold step towards cannabis reform, approving a bill that legalizes home cultivation and possession of marijuana, as well as the medical use of psilocybin. With the Senate's final vote and prior backing from the Chamber of Deputies, adults can now possess up to 100 grams and grow three plants. President Petr Pavel is poised to sign this groundbreaking legislation into law.

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