Colorado is edging closer to finalizing the rules for psychedelic therapy centers, which will offer magic mushrooms and other psychedelics for medicinal use. This move comes two years after voters passed Proposition 122, decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline for adults aged 21 and older. The measure also paved the way for therapy centers where these substances can be used under professional supervision, particularly to address mental health issues like depression and PTSD.
Currently, the state is working out the specifics of how these therapy centers will operate. This includes determining who can own and manage them, the necessary training for staff, licensing requirements, and educational protocols. These rules are still in draft form and are being refined.
One hotly debated rule concerns the packaging of these psychedelics. The current draft requires child-resistant packaging, but some groups, like “One Chance to Grow Up,” are pushing for stricter measures. They are particularly concerned about the possibility of psychedelics being infused into candies like gummies and chocolates, which could pose a risk to children.
Henny Lasley from “One Chance to Grow Up” expressed concerns, stating, “It’s worrisome that accidents could occur outside of clinical settings, especially if these products are made to look like candy.”
The Colorado Natural Medicine Division is set to hold additional hearings on the proposed rules, with more discussions planned throughout the summer.
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