A New Mexico House committee has approved a Senate-passed bill to establish a therapeutic psilocybin program in the state.
Days after the legislation Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D) advanced through the full Senate, members of the House Health & Human Services Committee voted 8-1 on Monday to advance it.
If enacted, the Medical Psilocybin Act would allow patients with certain qualifying conditions to access the psychedelic and use it under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider.
“Some people confuse [psilocybin mushrooms] with just an entertainment drug, and it certainly was that back in the days of Woodstock,” Sen. Martin Hickey (D) said in opening remarks at the hearing. But research has since demonstrated the profound therapeutic potential of plant medicine, especially for processing trauma, he added.
“It has such a wide range,” he said. “This is a is profound discovery—although it’s always kind of been there.”
A representative of ACLU also testified at the hearing, stating that “psilocybin has demonstrated significant therapeutic potential for treating a range of mental health conditions, including depression, PTSD and substance use disorder, along with end-of-life grief.”
“Research from leading institutions has shown that psilocybin-assisted treatment can provide long-term relief for individuals who have not
Read full article on Marijuana Moment
