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Ayahuasca Churches Gain Ground in Religious Freedom Fight
Inside the US’s psychedelic church boom, where taking drugs is legal
The Church of Gaia in Spokane, Washington, has all the makings of a traditional place of worship: regular gatherings, communal songs and member donations – except they also serve ayahuasca, a psychedelic substance that can induce nausea and, at times, projectile vomiting.
State Of Psychedelics
Former cannabis attorney and leading psychedelics law expert Sean McAllister explains how Colorado is once again the “Wild West,” leading the country at an exciting time.
FDA’s Decision on MDMA, Colorado Psychedelic Rules, and Ketamine
Join Justin Botillier, CEO of Calyx CPA, in an enlightening interview with Sean McAllister, a prominent attorney specializing in psychedelics.
Regulation, Decriminalization and Religious Freedom Podcast
Featuring: Veronica Lightning Horse Perez, Meaghan Len, & Sean McAllister. In this episode, Joe interviews Veronica Lightning Horse Perez: therapist, speaker, author, activist, and co-chief proponent for the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022 (Prop 122); and Sean McAllister: attorney specializing in the regulatory, health care, business, and religious freedom aspects of psychedelic medicines, and one of […]
Ayahuasca churches gain ground in religious freedom fight
As two West Coast churches win the right to use ayahuasca under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, attorneys say the federal government’s posture on psychoactive religious rituals is softening. Settlements in California and Washington suggest an evolving legal climate under the Trump administration, though concerns over selective enforcement remain.
Colorado decriminalized 5 psychedelics, but what exactly does that mean?
It is not a crime to possess, use, grow or share certain substances, but the law has gray areas
How Psychedelics Can Change Our Society Ft. Sean McAllister
This article is inspired by our insightful podcast episode hosted by Psychedelic Passage co-founder, Jimmy Nguyen, which you can listen to on all streaming platforms.
Joined by esteemed guest Sean McAllister, a legal expert specializing in the regulatory, healthcare, and spiritual dimensions of psychedelic medicines, this article delves into the intricate layers of psychedelics’ impact on society.
The For-Profit Psychedelic Business Model: How to Be Ethical, Sustainable and Profitable
Learn how to build a successful, thriving organization that also gives back, pays forward, supports communities — and above all, does no harm. Strategies and advice on business structures, mission statements, financial forecasting, community relations, and quality control.
California Judge Rules Against Feds in Suit Filed by Ayahuasca Church
A California church that uses ayahuasca as a sacrament has won a round in a legal battle with the U.S. Attorney General’s office.
Magic Mushroom Co-Op Catches District Attorney’s Attention
“This is a bit of a gray area on the spectrum right now.”
Grandmother and her family try mushroom tea in hopes of psychedelic-assisted healing
Four women — two daughters, their mom and their grandmother — recently got together in Colorado for the emotional trip of their lives. They underwent psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy using psilocybin, a compound found in mushrooms.