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Beyond the FDA Hearing: Navigating the Future of Psychedelic Policy and Law
Next week, join Psychedelic State(s) of America and The Psychedelic Bar Association for a live discussion exploring the evolving legal frameworks and ethical considerations shaping the future of psychedelic discourse.
PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: August 30th, 2026
"Diving Deep: The Parallel Journeys of Scuba and Psychedelics," “The Psychedelic Church Membership Screening Process that Weeded Out Multiple Undercover Informants,” plus the PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week
PSA on GBH Boston: Is Massachusetts going too far with its new kratom crackdown? 🎙️🌿
PSA Founder Jack Gorsline takes to local Boston airwaves to discuss Massachusetts' Ban on Kratom
PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week
Weekly dispatches from across the psychedelic landscape.
A PSA Original Feature
Study Finds Psychedelic Decriminalization Linked to Improved Wellbeing and Reduced Harm
By Jack Gorsline
💰 BusinessFrom our friends at The Newsground
Sanctioned Russian Bank Took Millions of Curaleaf Shares From Offshore Company Tied to CEO Boris Jordan
By Scott Stedman
🎨 CultureFrom our friends at Marijuana Moment
SXSW Is Considering Marijuana And Psychedelics Panel Proposals For 2027 Festival, And You Can Vote On Them
By Tom Angell
💊 Science & ResearchFrom our friends at DoubleBlind Magazine
“Carlos Castaneda Created the Blueprint for Psychedelic Charlatans”
By Natalie Storey
Commentary
Opinions and analysis from the PSA network. Page 1 of 13.
Founder’s Note: On Community Feedback and Coverage Expansion
From PSA Founder Jack Gorsline
Religious Freedom Requires Religious Responsibility
Guest Op-Ed: The future of entheogenic religion depends on ethical standards, legal protections, accountable institutions, and collaboration across spiritual communities.
Psychedelic Russian Roulette: A Public Service Announcement
From our friends at The Chronicles of Kykeon:
Founder’s Note: On Taking a Burnout-Induced Mini-Hiatus
From PSA Founder Jack Gorsline
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