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APPA’s Stephen Xenakis Discusses the Future of Psychedelic Therapy. The executive director of the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association (APPA) shares his vision for the professionalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy, as FDA approval seems likely this year. Read the Lucid News interview: https://lnkd.in/eJgUd4uZ

Dr. Bruce Damer suggests that humanity may be on the brink of a “fourth path for psychedelics,” to amp up our nerdiest states for creative breakthroughs in science, technology, design, and leadership. Damer writes, "To pursue this new path for psychedelic research and practice, a new organization has been formed: The Center for MINDS, an acronym for Multidisciplinary Investigations into Novel Discoveries and Solutions." Read Damer's article on Lucid News. https://lnkd.in/gfui46iZ

How MAPS PBC Became Lykos Therapeutics and Raised $100M. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) nonprofit remains the largest shareholder, but gives up controlling interest in MAPS PBC, as the for-profit company that seeks to commercialize MDMA therapy successfully attracts investors. To mark the change in ownership, the company is rebranding as Lykos Therapeutics (formerly MAPS PBC). What does it mean for the psychedelics industry? Read the full story in the Lucid News article by Ann Harrison and Ken Jordan at https://bit.ly/48V3URO

California Initiative Proposes Regulation of Psychedelics for Medicinal Use Final revisions to the proposed Psychedelic Wellness & Healing Initiative submitted Monday would allow the sale, possession and use of psychedelics for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Read the article by Ann Harrison on Lucid News here: https://bit.ly/3Rd5yqn

Chris Kilham visits the Sonoran Desert to investigate the sustainability and collection of Bufo alvarius toads by Mexico’s indigenous Seri people for the harvesting of 5-MeO-DMT. Read the article on Lucid News at https://bit.ly/3t5IJwV