References:
Psychedelics legislation in Colorado Springs: https://gazette.com/health/fountain-joins-colorado-springs-in-seeking-to-regulate-fledgling-psychedelic-mushroom-industry/article_22a66456-a1da-11ef-a515-57588c741084.html
Oregon Psilocybin Ballot Measure Results: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/07/psilocybin-ban-mushroom-hallucinogenic-ballot-politics-elections-oregon/
Vermont Psychedelic Working Group Final Report: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/The-Psychedelic-Therapy-Advisory-Working-Group_Final-Report.pdf
US Life Expectancy Expected to Decline to 66th Globally by 2050: https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/newsroom/news-releases/increases-us-life-expectancy-forecasted-stall-2050-poorer-health#:~:text=Life%20expectancy%20in%20the%20US,2022%20to%2066th%20in%202050
United Healthcare uses faulty AI to deny claims: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unitedhealth-lawsuit-ai-deny-claims-medicare-advantage-health-insurance-denials/
DEA Funding chart: https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44576
See here also, Why is the FDA funded by the companies it regulates?: https://today.uconn.edu/2021/05/why-is-the-fda-funded-in-part-by-the-companies-it-regulates-2/
Other references to topics discussed on this edition of podcast:
See Colby’s previous article on Measure 110 in Oregon—which decriminalized nearly all categories of drugs, and has since been overturned:
Measure 110: Lessons learned from Oregon's Decriminalization model
Happy spring everyone! The weather is getting warmer (finally) and longer days are upon us. Perfect for spending time outside, and for participating in community involvement. Fairs, festivals, and farmers markets are abundant this time of year and a perfect way to connect individuals and buyers and sellers of products and services. While there is muc…
Right to Try bill articles (since this was discussed on this edition of podcast):
Trump gave patients “Right to Try” but it hasn’t helped them: https://www.statnews.com/2024/08/02/trump-gave-patients-right-to-try-it-hasnt-helped-them/
DEA says Right to Try doesn’t include substances listed as Schedule I: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/in-case-on-psilocybin-access-for-cancer-patients-dea-says-federal-right-to-try-law-does-not-provide-any-exemptions-from-controlled-substance-act/
Understanding the Right to Try act: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7416898/
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