The first of two new studies using Oregon’s system looks at the effects of psilocybin therapy for lower-income people suffering from major depressive disorders.
PORTLAND, Ore. — For the first time, a scientific study has examined Oregon’s pioneering model for psilocybin therapy, reflecting on a program now two years underway.
Psilocybin is the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in some mushrooms. Oregon became the first state in the nation to set up a legalized framework for psilocybin following the passage of Measure 109 back in 2020.
Past research suggests that psilocybin can help people address stubborn mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction.
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