Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans Get Early Approval in Missouri House

Psychedelic treatments for veterans get early approval in Missouri House

The legislation aims to make psilocybin, the compound found in magic mushrooms, and ibogaine, derived from the root of a shrub, available as a treatment for certain mental health conditions.

Missouri House passes bill to study psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders

State Rep. Richard West, a Wentzville Republican, sponsored legislation this year to require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin – or magic mushrooms – to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care among veterans (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications). After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “ma…