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What Trump’s Psychedelic Executive Order Means for Patients, Veterans, and Facilitators

The short answer On April 18, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness, directing the FDA, HHS, and Department of Veterans Affairs to fast-track the review, research, and access pathways for psychedelic drugs already designated as Breakthrough Therapies. The order does three things: Authorizes FDA Commissioner’s […]

By Rev. Jemie Sae Koo, M.A.

Apr 18, 202612 min read

Law

Survey of Psychedelics Decriminalization and Legalization

It’s a little over two years since Denver decriminalized psilocybin through its Measure 301. The momentum is only growing as more local and state jurisdictions move to decriminalize certain psychedelics. Currently, many of the initiatives or bills make enforcing personal possession of certain psychedelics the lowest law enforcement priority, an important step to changing psychedelic […]

By Psychable Team

Updated Jun 30, 20237 min read

Law

Legality of Psychedelics in the US

Author: Serena Wu, Esq. After over five decades of prohibition, there is a growing interest in psychedelics as they re-emerged into public discourse and research. Most psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, DMT, and mescaline, are Schedule I substances, which means that the DEA considers them to “have no currently accepted medical use in […]

By Psychable Team

Updated Jun 30, 20234 min read

Law

Should We Really Be Decriminalizing Peyote?

Amidst the occasional but rare arrest, there have been renewed efforts to decriminalize mescaline-cacti at the local or state level in recent years. While these efforts have no tangible impact on Federal drug laws, they can be seen as a symbolic move toward a very different approach to public health. But such symbolism impacts the […]

By Alice de Witt

Updated Jun 30, 20237 min read

Law

Is Ibogaine Illegal? Worldwide Legal Status of Ibogaine

Ibogaine is a powerful alkaloid extracted from the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga. The Pygmy people of Western Africa and the Bwiti people of Gabon have been using iboga for centuries for spiritual awakenings, visions, celebrations, and initiation rites, as well as for practical reasons such as hunting and staving off hunger, thirst, and fatigue. […]

By Shea Prueger

Updated Jun 30, 202313 min read

Law

Ibogaine Decriminalization in America: Pros and Cons

Ibogaine has a long history of use and prohibition in the United States. Federally, ibogaine is a Schedule I substance (meaning ibogaine is illegal and carries the strictest legal consequences) and those looking for ibogaine treatment usually end up at treatment centers in Mexico or Central America, where ibogaine is unscheduled. However, inspired by advocates […]

By Shea Prueger

Updated Oct 20, 202210 min read

Law

Rules for Marketing on Psychable

Rules for Marketing on Psychable* Below are Psychable’s rules for marketing for legal psychedelic-assisted therapy on our platform. Practitioners who use Psychable may offer certain services for individuals interested in psychedelic-assisted or alternative healing modalities (collectively, the “Seekers”). Practitioners may market certain services for seekers without violating the Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA”). Generally, the […]

By Psychable Team

Updated Oct 25, 20224 min read

Law

Psychedelics and The Controlled Substances Act

Imagine if you can: the year is 1969. Psychedelic drugs have become popular among young people as a way to explore new ideas and artistic expression — and to transcend reality. The Vietnam War has been going on for years, and there is no end in sight. College students are protesting the war, demanding that […]

By Katie Stone

Updated Jun 30, 20238 min read

Law

Why is MDMA Illegal?

As it currently stands, MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is classed as a Schedule 1 drug. This determination is based, in theory, on the DEA’s assessment that MDMA is highly addictive and has a high risk of abuse —and that it has no medicinal value or therapeutic potential. But, as is becoming increasingly clear through surmounting research, not […]

By Katie Stone

Updated Jun 30, 202311 min read

Law

Why are Psychedelics Illegal? A Deep Dive into their Prohibition

Ever wondered why psychedelics are illegal? Know the historical context & societal shifts that led to their prohibition. Explore the factors behind the ban. Let’s start! When Were Psychedelics Made Illegal in the US There are several theories as to why psychedelics were made illegal, so it is likely that the answer will depend on […]

By Katie Stone

Updated Sep 11, 202313 min read

Law

Decriminalization and Legalization of Psychedelics: What’s the Difference?

Psychedelics like Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD or “acid”), 4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) have been illegal under state and federal laws for decades. These substances have been stigmatized for years due to widespread misinformation and misconceptions, like the common (but false) assumption that psychedelics cause permanent brain damage. In recent years, there has been […]

By Amelia Walsh

Updated Jun 30, 20236 min read

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