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Psychedelics
Every PSA story filed under the Psychedelics desk.
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
The Representation Crisis: The Problem in the Medicalized Psychedelics Model
Part 2 in a two-part series about the lack of representation in psychedelic research, from our friends at TalkingDrugs
PSA's Sunday Sound-Off: August 23rd, 2026
"The Representation Crisis: The Problem in the Medicalized Psychedelics Model" from our friends at TalkingDrugs, ICYMI: The Psychedelic Bookshelf, Vol. IV, plus The PSA NewsWire Highlights of the Week!
Founder’s Note: On Community Feedback and Coverage Expansion
From PSA Founder Jack Gorsline
Facing Financial Armageddon, New Study Shows Oregon's Psilocybin Services Yield Mental Health Benefits from Non-Therapeutic Use
New Study Highlights “high satisfaction” with regulated psilocybin services in Oregon and Low Rate of Adverse Events
Weekly Psychedelic Policy Briefing - August 18, 2026
Produced in partnership with our friends at Psychedelics Today
The Representation Crisis: Who is the Psychedelic Revolution Really For?
Part 1 in a two-part series about the lack of representation in psychedelic research, from our friends at TalkingDrugs
The Drug War Myths People Still Believe
From our friends at Filter Magazine
LIVE Tonight: A Conversation About The Future of Psychedelic Ministry
Feat. Congregation for Sacred Practices Founder Paul Ryder, Singularism Founder Bridger Lee Jensen, and PSA Founder Jack Gorsline
LIVE This Thursday: A Conversation About The Future of Psychedelic Ministry
Feat. Congregation for Sacred Practices Founder Paul Ryder, Singularism Founder Bridger Lee Jensen, and PSA Founder Jack Gorsline
LIVE Today: Psychedelic State(s) of America's Weekly News Roundup - July 24th, 2026
Streaming Live via PSA and powered by our friends at Psychedelics Today and Lucid News
Psychedelic Policy Briefing: Week of July 20th, 2026
Produced in partnership with our friends at Psychedelics Today: The Texas Ibogaine Initiative launches Phase I Clinical Trials with extra $50 million in state funds, Eli Lilly buys Atai-Beckley for up to $3.8 Billion, Dr.…
PSA Subscriber Survey: We Want to Hear from YOU!
Help Psychedelic State(s) of America chart a new course for rigorous psychedelic journalism for the people, by the people
Psychedelic Policy Briefing: Week of July 13th, 2026
Produced in partnership with our friends at Psychedelics Today
Psychedelic Policy Briefing: Week of June 22, 2026
Produced in partnership with our friends at Psychedelics Today
Road Trip! PSA is Headed to Denver
PSA and the Psychedelic Writers Guild take Denver next month, with coverage, events, and community offerings galore already in the works
LIVE in 1 Hour: PSA's Monday News Roundup
Streaming Live via PSA and our friends at Psychedelics Today
The PSA Thursday NewsWire: January 29th, 2026
PSA Media NewsWire Highlights of the Day, an excerpt on how SAMHSA’s “Assisted Outpatient Treatment” Is Still Civil Commitment, and and Open Call for Chapters for "Psychedelics for Clinical Practice"
PSA's Psychedelic State(s) of The Union: January 27th, 2026
Guest Column from SSDP NYC Chapter President Zach Johnson, PSA Media Partner Announcement, plus an extended edition this week's PSA Media NewsWire Highlights
The Tourist Economy of the Sacred
From our friends at The Chronicles of Kykeon:
Why The Question 4 Campaign Fell Short: Part 7
Part 7 of exposé on Massachusetts’ 2024 psychedelics campaign from its educational director details how the campaign possibly put Its Grassroots Staff and Nonprofit Affiliates in Legal Jeopardy
Why The Question 4 Campaign Fell Short: Part 6.2
Part 6.2 of exposé on Massachusetts’ 2024 psychedelics campaign from its educational director details glaring conflicts of interest
Jackson, Michigan Designates Psychedelics as Lowest Law Enforcement Priority
Local activists cite education as key to success, while Mayor lauds move to “free the ‘shrooms”
Cognitive Liberty 101-Right to Consciousness
Why your mind belongs to you and why that matters.
"13 RSVPs - Including Jamie and Stefanie from Open Circle. So 11 non-staff." Hard Lessons from MA's Yes on 4 Part 3
11.9.2025 email introduction
The Campaign Elevated a Divisive and Hostile Activist to Statewide Prominence Despite Forewarning
Part 2 of a postmortem of the 2024 Massachusetts psychedelics campaign (comprising Part 2.1, Part 2.2, and Part 2.3 combined into a single post)
The Campaign Diverted Resources to a New Nonprofit While Polling Behind
Part 3 of a postmortem of the 2024 Massachusetts psychedelics campaign
"James did a bang-up job." Hard Lessons from MA's Yes on 4 Part 2.3
11.6.2025 email introduction
The Campaign Elevated a Divisive and Hostile Activist to Statewide Prominence Despite Forewarning - A New BSNM, an Alleged Impersonation, a Stubborn Mistrust, a Contradiction, and a "Bang-up Job"
Part 2.3 of a postmortem of the 2024 Massachusetts psychedelics campaign
The Campaign Elevated a Divisive and Hostile Activist to Statewide Prominence Despite Forewarning - A Rising (and Fabricated) Hero, an Expensive Endorsement, and a Special Relationship
Part 2.2 of a postmortem of the 2024 Massachusetts psychedelics campaign
"I did not give the emails to Jack"; "I think I did lol." Hard Lessons from MA's Yes on 4 Part 2.2
10.31.2025 email introduction
PSA Profiles: Flanking Psychedelic Care For Veterans: An Interview With CJ LoConte, Founder of Truxtun LLC
“For the first time, I was able to let go of the blame and guilt and shame that I kept bottled up from the military.”
Neuroplasticity: The Latest BUZZ Word
Neuroplasticity has become one of those words that gets tossed around everywhere, from wellness blogs to neuroscience labs to psychedelic therapy retreats.
The Ultimate Guide to Using Functional Mushrooms to Enhance Your Mind and Body
Functional mushrooms offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. They contain bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides, beta-glucans, triterpenoids, and antioxidants, contributing to their therapeutic properties.
PSA Profiles: Safer Psychedelics In New England’s Unsteady Plant Medicine Scene With SPAN
An interview with New England’s newest “friendly neighborhood safety dealers” about the importance of psychedelics education
PSA Profiles: Exploring Psychedelic Intersections Of Addiction, Passion, And Community
A “quirky brand of integration wisdom” with Tam Integration founder Daniel Shankin
PSA Media Milestone Alert
What's Happened, What's Up Next, and Other Odds, Ends, and Overdue Substack-Specific Updates
"Either they blew the money [...] or they were trying to tank it." Hard Lessons from MA's Yes on 4: An Anniversary Postmortem
10.17.2025 email introduction
The PSA Sunday Sound-Off: May 25, 2025
An overdue (re)-introduction, plus What's Next for Psychedelics in Texas?, previewing PSA's ACT Conference recap, upcoming events worth attending, and more!
PSA Promo Alert: The Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase TONIGHT!
LIVE From Austin, Texas tonight, tomorrow, & Thursday + the latest ACT Conference Coverage Preview!
🎉 Big News! PSA signs on as Media Partner for the ACT Conference in Austin, Texas
Plus, tune in LIVE next Tuesday night for The Lone Star Plant Medicine Showcase!
A PSA Advocacy Spotlight Initiative Alert
Getting up to speed before getting back on the road
🇺🇸🍄 PSA Promo Alert 🍄🇺🇸 → "Portal to... Plants and Other Medicines" Live and In-Person TONIGHT!
Inside the debut of Boston's newest psychedelic education and advocacy forum, viewing info for local and online attendees, plus a brief overview of PSA's soon-to-be regularly scheduled programming...
PSA Promo Alert: Psychedelic State(s) of America x Psychedelics Today Livestream Tomorrow
Plus, a brief but undoubtedly overdue update.
PSA Weekly Roundup: July 6th, 2024
"Stolen Valor" update(s), industry highlights, a shameless plug, and a sneak peak (or two).
PSA Profile: Exploring the origins of psychedelic science with David Babik, President of the Boston Mycological Club.
1 In this week’s slightly less-psychedelic feature Q+A, I spoke with Mr. David Babik, President of the Boston Mycological Club.…
PSA Profile: Examining the Future of Psychedelic Pharmacology with Dr. Emily Kulpa
Co-founder of the Psychedelic Pharmacists' Association
Coming soon
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