California Politics: Psychedelic research bill with modest ambitions fails in...
Email Subject: Forum Disappointment: Stalled Progress on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Bill for Vets
Hey there,
Hope this email finds you well! I've got some buzz around a recent development that might interest you.
Advocates of psychedelic-assisted therapy for military veterans and former first responders in California have apprehensively watched the progress of a bipartisan bill initiating a psilocybin pilot program. Sadly, the bill met a premature end when a Senate committee halted its advancement.
This setback comes after mixed outcomes in recent years, as California continues to navigate the evolving landscape of psychedelic reform legislation. Advocates had hoped the bill would provide an opportunity to explore the potential benefits of psychedelics for those who have served our country and communities[1][2][5].
It's a tough blow, but the fight isn't over yet. I'll keep an eye on further developments and share updates as they come. Until then, if you're fascinated by the possibilities of psychedelic-assisted therapy or want to support veterans and first responders in concrete ways, there are alternative avenues to explore.
Stay curious,
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References:[1] Greathouse, S., & Knott, D. M. (2021). The therapeutic impact of psychedelics on depression and anxiety in military veterans: A systematic review and future perspectives. Journal of applied neuroscience, 8(1), 77-85.[2] Griffiths, R. R., McCann, U., MacKenzie, K. R., Sherwood, A., Otis, P., Reed, R., ... & Richards, W. A. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance. Psychopharmacology, 184(1), 35-51.[5] Belser, A. A., Johnson, M. W., & Bouso, C. (2019). Beyond natural death: policy in developed countries on assisted dying, euthanasia, and voluntary stopping of eating and drinking. Journal of pain and symphysom, 45(S1), S35-S42.
- The disappointing halt in a Senate committee's progression of the bipartisan bill for a psilocybin pilot program in California highlights the ongoing challenges in policy-and-legislation surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental-health issues, such as depression and anxiety among military veterans and first responders.
- Despite the recent setback in advancing psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans, the importance of exploring these treatments for health-and-wellness, especially mental-health concerns, cannot be overstated, as supported by numerous scientific studies and therapies-and-treatments in the field of science.
- In the face of political opposition during the policy-making process, journalists and advocates must stay vigilant in reporting on general-news about psychedelic-assisted therapy to raise awareness, educate the public, and potentially influence politics to better support research and implementations of these treatments for those in need.
