News On Psychedelic Approval

[OuchThatHurts]

This morning an executive order was signed that could help fast-track some psychedelics (ibogaine, psilocybin, MDMA, etc) in phase III clinical trials into medical legality.

This is great news for sufferers of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other ailments which these psychedelics have proven their efficacy.

What are your thoughts on atypical treatments (e.g. psychedelics) as therapy for these conditions?

(I know a few guys here who are already microdosing with varying degrees of success)

"The executive order signed this morning (April 18, 2026) is designed to accelerate the development and potential availability of psychedelic-assisted therapies—including psilocybin—for conditions like treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, under strict medical supervision and within the existing legal framework."

For more information or links, please ask in the comments.

 

[rock26]

Mixed feelings. Glad they're finally getting a chance to be cleared at a federal level and the access to people that need them will be greatly increased. These substances work, and have changed my life for the better. The down side is Id appreciate the federal government fucking off from trying to regulate the 2 of these compounds that grow naturally on this earth. Thank god the state I live in allows me to cultivate my own legally.

 

[OuchThatHurts]

Mixed feelings. Glad they're finally getting a chance to be cleared at a federal level and the access to people that need them will be greatly increased. These substances work, and have changed my life for the better. The down side is Id appreciate the federal government fucking off from trying to regulate the 2 of these compounds that grow naturally on this earth. Thank god the state I live in allows me to cultivate my own legally.

One educated person can act swiftly and concisely. But moving a behemoth bureaucracy takes time. Progress is being made. The drugs are gaining approval, many studies and legalization (e.g. cannabis and cannibinoids).

Portugal has had vast success with decriminalization. In 2001, Portugal decriminalized personal possession and use of all drugs (including heroin, cocaine, cannabis, etc.). Small amounts for personal use are no longer a criminal offense but an "administrative violation".

People caught with personal quantities appear before a "Dissuasion Commission".

The commission can dismiss the case, issue warnings/fines, or refer the person to treatment or social services. Drug use is treated as a health problem and has been very successful. IMO, should be the gold standard. Unfortunately though, bureaucracy.

Note: in Portugal, trafficking and large-scale dealing remain fully criminal offenses.

 

[rock26]

I just worry about the pharm industry manipulating and patenting these molecules that are available to all of us via nature. I agree with you though. Progress is progress. Draconian drug laws have dragged this country down for far too long.

 

[Nunyabiznas]

I just worry about the pharm industry manipulating and patenting these molecules that are available to all of us via nature. I agree with you though. Progress is progress. Draconian drug laws have dragged this country down for far too long.

anything that grows in nature isnt allowed to be patented

 

[rock26]

anything that grows in nature isnt allowed to be patented

Not directly. But they're already isolating and manipulating the psilocybin molecule to do just that

 

[BulkHead]

This is a step in the right direction in my opinion. We can finally put an end to these stereotypical judgements around these compounds . I do also worry about big pharma manipulating it for their benefit though.

 

[Goodfella1988]

I caught a bit of this earlier this morning. Was the Joe Rogan standing with them all in the back? lol

 

[ChefTren]

I believe that ketamine treatment can help many people

 

[Nunyabiznas]

I believe that ketamine treatment can help many people

And ayahuasca

 

[Nunyabiznas]

Not directly. But they're already isolating and manipulating the psilocybin molecule to do just that

Im sure they'll come up with a synthetic version. But patenting mushrooms is just ridiculous and will never happen. Ever.

 

[acam4]

I would say my experiences with psilocybin mushrooms was really positive. I'm a vet that struggled mentally after my deployments. If regular meds aren't cutting it, definitely something I recommend

 

[Ghost…]

I would say my experiences with psilocybin mushrooms was really positive. I'm a vet that struggled mentally after my deployments. If regular meds aren't cutting it, definitely something I recommend

Couldn’t agree more, brother. Psilocybin mushrooms quite literally saved my life last year from deep depression, anxiety and PTSD. For me, they were life changing. I microdose M-F now, and take one good trip every 4-6 weeks. Can’t imagine life without them now.