Stephen Xenakis, the executive director of the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association shares
his vision for the professionalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy, as FDA approval seems likely this year. bit.ly/48HtF8d

Is humanity on the brink of a “fourth path for psychedelics,” to amp up our nerdiest states for creative breakthroughs in science, technology, design, and leadership? Bruce Damer thinks so. Read why: bit.ly/3vMBQSf The Center for MINDS

How MAPS PBC Became Lykos Therapeutics (formerly MAPS PBC) and Raised $100M. The MAPS nonprofit gives up controlling interest in MAPS PBC, as the for-profit
company that seeks to commercialize MDMA therapy attracts investors. Article by Ann Harrison and @kenj_bklyn at
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CA Initiative Proposes Regulation of Psychedelics for Medicinal
Use: Final revisions to the proposed Psychedelic Wellness & Healing
Initiative submitted Monday allow for sale, possession and use of
psychedelics for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. bit.ly/3Rd5yqn

Chris Kilham visits the Sonoran Desert to investigate thr sustainability and collection of Bufo alvarius toads by Mexico’s indigenous Seri people for the harvesting of 5-MeO-DMT. Read the article here bit.ly/3t5IJwV

Curious to learn how #psychedelic mainstreaming has evolved over the decades? The latest episode of @The_GreenRush podcast explores this with Lucid News's Ken Jordan :
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What the Beckley Waves Acquisition of Nue Life Means for the Psychedelics Industry - Dan Love of Beckley Waves, talks at-home ketamine, the value of technical infrastructure, and psychedelic industry consolidation. Lucid News article by @kenj_bklyn at bit.ly/3G3RlXS

A Kentucky commission will soon vote on whether to commit $42 million toward a psychedelic-assisted therapy moonshot that could transform treatment for opioid use disorder nationally. Read the article by @kenj_bklyn on Lucid News.

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After 260 Killed at Psychedelic-Trance Festival in Israel, Trauma Healing for Survivors Underway. An all-volunteer corps of over 400 medical professionals organized to help the festival survivors begin to heal, with an emphasis on rapid response. bit.ly/40kTaZC

Quality Brands Emerge in the Legacy Mushroom Market. In the spirit of harm reduction and education, we review three of the many branded products now available.

Read the review by Dennis Walker on Lucid News

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Brooklyn Psychedelic Society (@brooklynpsychedelicsociety) hosts SYNCHRONICITY, a 2-day community unconference in NYC, Fri 13 & Sat 14.

With 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 & 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 & more. Visit synchronicity.nyc. 15% discount code: SYNCCOMMUNITYMEMBER

Two members of the Psychedelic Bar Association, Ariel Clark and Roman Haferd, believe that the protest at the closing of the Psychedelic Science conference is an opportunity to help build deeper empathy and trust. bit.ly/3DxlAVE

Amendments to SB-58 would delay therapeutic and facilitated use of psychedelics in California until a regulatory framework similar to those in Oregon and Colorado is developed. bit.ly/3q6sQoA

Psychedelic U (Beta) has arrived! The new site from Lucid News is intended to serve as a go-to resource for all you want to know about mind-manifesting substances. bit.ly/3YdvbKT