Psychedelics in Oregon

Based in part on its medical marijuana act, in November 2020, Oregon voters approved the use of psilocybin.  Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 109 titled the “Oregon Psilocybin Services Act”.  Measure 109 is now codified in statute as ORS 475A.  ORS 475A allows for...

Psychedelics from Criminal to Commercial

Criminal History Psychedelics were used as medical treatments or in recreational activities long before government entities were criminalizing them.  According to “The History of Psychedelics”, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and peyote appear as far back as 4,000 B.C....

Biden Issues Pardons For Federal Marijuana Offenses

By Sam Reisman | December 22, 2023, 1:14 PM EST ·  Listen to article President Joe Biden on Friday announced unconditional pardons to anyone who has used, possessed or attempted to possess marijuana on federal lands, regardless of whether they have been convicted or...