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Two hikers in the Adirondacks mistakenly reported a death after consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms, but it was a false alarm as no one was injured, and they were later taken to a hospital for their altered mental state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed two bills, one that would have decriminalized hallucinogens like magic mushrooms and another that aimed to outlaw caste-based discrimination. Newsom stated that while he supports the decriminalization of hallucinogens, guidelines need to be established before such a measure can be implemented. He also argued that the caste-based discrimination bill was unnecessary, as California already has protections in place for various forms of discrimination. Supporters of the bills expressed disappointment, while opponents raised concerns about safety and misuse of the substances.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed two bills, one that would have decriminalized the possession and personal use of hallucinogens like psychedelic mushrooms, and another that aimed to outlaw caste-based discrimination. Newsom stated that more work needs to be done before decriminalizing hallucinogens, including setting up regulated treatment guidelines. He also deemed the caste discrimination bill unnecessary, as California already has protections in place against discrimination based on various characteristics.
A new report from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future panel study reveals that marijuana use, hallucinogen use, and binge drinking have reached record highs among middle-aged adults. Cannabis use has surged among young adults under 30, along with historic rates of vaping. The study also found changing attitudes towards alcohol, with a record number of Americans believing that moderate drinking is bad for health.
Strands of human hair found in a Spanish burial cave suggest that Bronze Age humans living 3,000 years ago used hallucinogens, likely derived from local plants, as part of their rituals. The hair, found inside wooden containers hidden deep within a sealed grotto on Minorca, an island off the coast of eastern Spain, tested positive for a number of mind-altering compounds, suggesting that the people who lived there incorporated hallucinogenic experiences into the rituals of their lives. The findings provide the first direct evidence that ancient Europeans consumed psychoactive drugs much like their pre-Columbian brethren in Mesoamerica.
Strands of human hair found in a Spanish burial cave suggest that Bronze Age humans living 3,000 years ago used hallucinogens, likely derived from local plants, as part of their rituals. The hair, found inside wooden containers hidden deep within a sealed grotto on Minorca, an island off the coast of eastern Spain, tested positive for a number of mind-altering compounds, suggesting that the people who lived there incorporated hallucinogenic experiences into the rituals of their lives. The findings provide the first direct evidence that ancient Europeans consumed psychoactive drugs much like their pre-Columbian brethren in Mesoamerica.