Missouri House passes bill to study psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 694

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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After four years of trying, the Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would require the state to conduct a study on using psilocybin — also known as “magic mushrooms” — and other alternative therapies to treat depression, substance use or as part end-of-life care.

Veterans and first-responders would be able to possess the psychedelic if they’re enrolled in a study, where it would be administered by a facilitator.

Despite overwhelming support for the …

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