BOSTON (WWLP) - Late last week, the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery voted to advance a psychedelic therapy bill.
According to Mass Healing, this is the first time the committee has approved a psychedelic therapy proposal. No committee members voted against the proposal.
“Senator Friedman's bill is a potential lifeline for countless MA residents suffering from treatment-resistant conditions and trauma," said Jamie Morey, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Mass Healing. "I am so grateful to the members of this committee who chose science over stigma and compassion over unfounded condemnation of psychedelic medicines, which research shows can be safe, effective treatment options. With our long, proud history of pioneering medical br