Oregon's Groundbreaking Psilocybin Experiment Draws Thousands, Paving the Way for Mainstream Acceptance

Oregon's first licensed psilocybin service center, Epic Healing Eugene, has a waitlist of over 3,000 people seeking to experience the effects of magic mushrooms. The center, which opened in June, offers adults over 21 the opportunity to try psilocybin tea in a controlled environment. While psilocybin remains illegal in most of the United States, the FDA designated it a "breakthrough therapy" in 2018, and the Oregon Psilocybin Services Section has received numerous inquiries from around the world. Proponents hope that Oregon's legalization will revolutionize mental health care, while critics argue that it is unsafe and misleading. The state's regulated marijuana industry is struggling with oversupply, and drug decriminalization has not significantly expanded addiction treatment or reduced overdoses. However, supporters believe that psilocybin can help users adopt new attitudes and overcome mental health issues.