Psychedelics Law Blog

Trump’s Executive Order on Psychedelics

Trump's Executive Order on Psychedelics - Harris Sliwoski LLP On Saturday, April 18, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (“Order”) which he proclaimed would “dramatically accelerate access to new medical research and treatments based on psychedelic drugs.” Joe Rogan was there for some reason; Trump joked about trying ibogaine, too. T...

Operating a Psychedelic or Cannabis Retreat Abroad? Legal Liability Risks for U.S. Operators

Operating a Psychedelic or Cannabis Retreat Abroad? Legal Liability Risks for U.S. Operators - Harris Sliwoski LLP Operating a psychedelics or cannabis retreat abroad implicates civil and criminal risk, in dual jurisdictions. Here is what to know.

What Licenses Do You Need to Open a Ketamine Clinic?

What Licenses Do You Need to Open a Ketamine Clinic? - Harris Sliwoski LLP To open a ketamine clinic legally, you may need a number of licenses. Contact us at Harris Bricken to learn more about the ketamine clinic licenses you need.

DEA Gives Church Green Light on Ayahuasca

DEA Gives Church Green Light on Ayahuasca – Harris Sliwoski LLP DEA Gives Church Green Light on Ayahuasca Published: May 20, 2025 Jason Adelstone Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment The Church of Gaia announced on Friday that it has been “granted the first-ever approval for a Petition for Religious Exemption from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) pursua...

Conducting Psychedelic Retreats Abroad: Protecting Yourself and Participants

Conducting Psychedelic Retreats Abroad: Protecting Yourself and Participants – Harris Sliwoski LLP Conducting Psychedelic Retreats Abroad: Protecting Yourself and Participants Published: April 2, 2025 Jason Adelstone Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment Table of Contents Toggle Psychedelic retreats abroad: the legal landscapeU.S. legal implications: the Controlled Substances ActNavigating for...

“Sincere Religious Belief” is an Evolving Standard for Psychedelic Churches

“Sincere Religious Belief” is an Evolving Standard for Psychedelic Churches – Harris Sliwoski LLP “Sincere Religious Belief” is an Evolving Standard for Psychedelic Churches Published: March 17, 2025 Jason Adelstone Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment Table of Contents Toggle Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)Background: the First Amendment and government burdenGovernment factors ...

Psychedelics and Trademark: INTA 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego!

Psychedelics and Trademark: INTA 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego! – Harris Sliwoski LLP Psychedelics and Trademark: INTA 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego! Published: February 17, 2025 Fred Rocafort Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment I am thrilled to share that I will be moderating a Table Topic on the impact of psychedelics legalization on trademark law at the International Trade...

Ninth Circuit Issues Disappointing Ruling on Terminally Ill Patients and Psilocybin

Ninth Circuit Issues Disappointing Ruling on Terminally Ill Patients and Psilocybin – Harris Sliwoski LLP Ninth Circuit Issues Disappointing Ruling on Terminally Ill Patients and Psilocybin Published: February 14, 2025 Jason Adelstone Twitter Facebook LinkedIn E-mail Comment Table of Contents Toggle No DEA waiver for psilocybin under Right to TryBackground on AIMS v. DEASetback for public policy and ter...

Oregon Psilocybin: State of the State (2024)

Oregon Psilocybin: State of the State (2024) We take a look at the state of Oregon psilocybin headed into 2025. The program is niche but viable, with new rules and considerations afoot.

Updates on M**A, Ketamine, and the Future of Psychedelic Therapies

Updates on M**A, Ketamine, and the Future of Psychedelic Therapies Over the last few weeks, the federal government has taken actions that bode poorly for ketamine, M**A and psychedelic therapies.