In a landmark move, California lawmakers have approved a bill to decriminalize psychedelics, including magic mushrooms.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the University of Exeter has shed light on the potential of ketamine in treating a range of mental health disorders, including depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. By analyzing over 150 global studies on sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine, the researchers discovered significant anti-depressant and anti-suicidal properties. This breakthrough could pave the way for innovative and more effective mental health treatments.

Democratic senator, Cory Booker, and Republican Rand Paul collaborated on a new version of the “Right to Try” bill called the “Right To Try Clarification Act”. The Right to Try Clarification Act is a proposed law that would clarify the right of terminally ill patients to access experimental therapies, such as psychedelic-assisted therapy. This right is currently protected by a federal statute called the “Right to Try Act.”