Oregon on Tuesday became the first US state to legalize psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms, reports The Oregonian .
In addition to choosing their next president, the Oregonians were to vote on Tuesday on “Measure 109”, which aimed to legalize the substance for therapeutic use.
It will remain illegal for anyone who uses it without a prescription from a therapist or health professional.
The medical community has been interested in psilocybin for some time as a potential treatment for anxiety and depression using magic mushrooms.
A 2018 study conducted at Johns Hopkins University had encouraging effects on anxiety and depression in some people with cancer.
In addition, four American cities have decriminalized psilocybin. These are Denver, Colorado, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Oakland and Santa Cruz, California.
It will remain illegal for anyone who uses it without a prescription from a therapist or health professional.
The medical community has been interested in psilocybin for some time as a potential treatment for anxiety and depression.
A 2018 study conducted at Johns Hopkins University had encouraging effects on anxiety and depression in some people with cancer.
In addition, four American cities have decriminalized psilocybin. These are Denver, Colorado, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Oakland and Santa Cruz, California.
