Psilocybin News & Science
Independent, evidence-based reporting on psilocybin policy across the United States, the science of microdosing, and the strains shaping the modern psychedelic conversation.
Magic Mushrooms and Religious Freedom: Utah County Weighs In
A Utah County case highlights the tension between religious freedom and substance use, with implications for the future of psilocybin policy
Utah County argues that religious freedom doesn't cover substance use, including magic mushrooms, in a case that could impact psilocybin policy. The case highlights the tension between individual rights and public health concerns.
Minnesota Becomes the Third State to Vote Through a Psilocybin Therapy Program
Minnesota's House passed a medical psilocybin bill in May 2026, putting the state on a path most lawmakers thought was years away. The details — federal funding, supervised sessions, a five-year sunset — are more careful than the headlines.
Utah County Argues Religious Freedom Doesn't Cover Magic Mushrooms Use
Utah County has argued that religious freedom does not cover the use of magic mushrooms, in a case that highlights the tension between individual rights and substance use regulations. Early research suggests that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may have therapeutic potential for treating conditions like psilocybin alcohol use disorder.
Utah County Says Religious Freedom Doesn't Cover Psilocybin Use — and the Case Is About More Than One Church
Utah County prosecutors are arguing in court that constitutional religious-freedom protections don't extend to psilocybin sacrament. The ruling will matter far outside Utah.
Inside Northern Colorado's First Licensed Psilocybin Laboratory
Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act is finally producing infrastructure you can point at. Northern Colorado has a licensed psilocybin testing lab, and the regulated supply chain looks more like cannabis than ceremony.
Connecticut Expands Its Psilocybin Pilot for PTSD — and the Veterans Lobby Just Found Its Template
Connecticut just expanded its small psilocybin PTSD pilot. The bill is narrow, the politics are not — and the veterans coalition behind it is now the playbook for a half-dozen other state legislatures.
Minnesota House Approves Bill to Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms for Therapeutic Use
The Minnesota House has approved a bill to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use, marking a significant milestone in the state's approach to mental health treatment. This development follows similar moves in other states, such as California and Washington, which have also explored the therapeutic potential of psilocybin.
Minnesota Magic Mushrooms: State Lawmakers on the Verge of Approving Federally-Funded Research
Minnesota lawmakers are on the verge of approving federally-funded research on magic mushrooms, a potential breakthrough in psilocybin studies. The state is poised to join the growing list of regions exploring the therapeutic potential of psilocybin.
Minnesota Magic Mushrooms: Medical Psilocybin Bill Advances
Minnesota's medical psilocybin bill has advanced, marking a significant step forward for psilocybin therapy in the state. The bill aims to establish a framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin, paving the way for further research and potential treatment options.