Often called “magic mushrooms,” psilocybin is a hallucinogenic chemical that can alter people’s mental state—and its use is on the rise. Some medical researchers see it as a potential treatment for mental health or substance use. A bill before the legislature in Maine would decriminalize limited possession of psilocybin. We’ll learn about the latest studies on psilocybin’s potential benefits and harms.
Panelist:
Dr. Robert Gramling, professor; vice chair of research, family medicine, University of Vermont Medical Center; specialist in palliative medicine
VIP Callers:
C.J. Spotswood, nurse practitioner, educator, author; specializing in psychiatric mental health and psychedelic use in medicine
Grayson Lookner, Maine House of Representative (D-Portland)
Sheriff Kevin Joyce, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Jonathan Leavitt, co-founder, Maine Consciousness, Healing, and Living Medicine Project; Maine Fungi Fest
