EP 113 - Magic Mushroom Bill

CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC ALERT! This episode starts off with a disclaimer that its views & opinions expressed during this episode do not directly reflect its sponsorships. There is currently a proposed bill in the Utah legislation (SB200), to legalize the production & use of Psilocybin (in a controlled medical setting) for the treatment of GAD, MDD, SI, PTSD, & OCD. State Senator Luz Escamilla is spearheading bill SB200, which has recently been tabled for a future vote. Hosts Doctor Terry Sellers & counselor Jared Miller, start by establishing a "baseline" or history of Psilocybin's drug category & current FDA schedule-1 classification. They move into discussing a news article doctor Sellers recently published in Deseret News in opposition against bill SB200. Doctor Sellers shares that he is open to the idea that Psilocybin has the potential for therapeutic benefits, but believes ALL medications should go through the FDA approval process (not a voting process). Jared shares that he remains "curious" about Psilocybin's therapeutic benefits. His main concern would be the screening of clients & how it is distributed. The hosts compare it to the way Marijuana is distributed from a dispensary vs the way Ketamine clinics administer & regulate within the clinic setting. Both hosts agree that today there are a lot of really effective biomedical medications for the physical body, however, there are not a lot of really effective emotional, behavioral, or cognitive medications for the mind. Could alternative medications such as Psilocybin become one? The consensus seems to be that we really don't know! The FDA is "fast-tracking" the research to answer this question as we speak. The hosts want to recognize/respect all thoughts & opinions, they ask that you recognize/respect their thoughts & opinions expressed on this episode at this point in time. This is a very informational & educational episode on the history & proposed use of Psilocybin aka "Magic Mushrooms". We hope you enjoy it!