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Oregon Rooted is not just a podcast but a thriving community that celebrates Oregon’s unique cannabis and psychedelic culture. The podcast offers a diverse range of content, including news, reviews, interviews, entertainment, and culture, along with grow talk, prizes, and contests. It also focuses on Oregon-based psychoactive content, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the state’s psychoactive scene.
The community is dedicated to supporting the growth of plant & fungal medicine and disseminating knowledge to beginners, advanced users, and experts alike. Those interested in becoming part of this vibrant community can do so by visiting the Oregon Rooted website and sharing their knowledge through various platforms such as Patreon, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Pinterest, and Tumblr.
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Oregon Rooted is not just a podcast but a thriving community that celebrates Oregon’s unique cannabis and psychedelic culture. The community is dedicated to supporting the growth of plant & fungal medicine and disseminating knowledge to beginners, advanced users, and experts alike.
Oregon’s Pioneering Role in Psychedelic Culture
Oregon has been a trailblazer in the psychedelic culture, pioneering a therapeutic market for psychedelic mushrooms [1]. This allows people to embark on a therapeutic trip using mushrooms under the guidance of a certified facilitator.
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has shown potential to revolutionize psychiatric care, treating conditions like PTSD, substance addiction, and treatment-resistant depression. However, the expansion of access to psychedelics in Oregon and elsewhere is being closely watched, with some expressing concerns about the lack of medical oversight.
Psilocybin Services in Oregon
In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 109, establishing a regulatory framework for receiving psilocybin. This law mandates the issuance of four types of licenses: manufacturers, laboratories, facilitators, and service centers.
Psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in mushrooms, can be consumed in various forms such as dried mushrooms, tea, edible food products, capsules, and extracts. These administration sessions must be supervised by licensed facilitators, ensuring a safe and controlled experience.
While psilocybin services will not be covered by insurance and will vary in cost, they will be available across different areas of Oregon, and accessible to people from other states and countries.
The Future of Psilocybin in Oregon
The psilocybin market, while promising, remains small compared to the legalized marijuana industry, with an uncertain financial outlook. Other states, including Colorado, are considering their own decriminalization and therapeutic market initiatives, watching Oregon’s progress closely.
Advocates are working to educate voters about the benefits and safety of psilocybin, while some counties and cities are proposing to ban it over concerns about the rollout and potential consequences.
Unlike the cannabis industry, psilocybin advocates believe the industry will differ as it is a service industry, not a commodity. Although psilocybin has transformative potential, it is not a “one and done” cure and requires ongoing therapy and integration into one’s life.
