HEALTHJun 16 · 21:30 UTCNC NEWSLINEClayton Henkel

NC lawmakers seek $5 million to study psychedelic medicines

North Carolina lawmakers propose Senate Bill 1018 to allocate $5.4 million for researching psychedelic medicines like psilocybin and MDMA to treat PTSD and depression in veterans, first responders, and trauma-impacted populations. The bill has bipartisan support and aligns with a federal executive order to fast-track FDA review of psychedelic therapies.

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Senate Bill 1018topicBreakthrough Therapies research grant fundtopicpsilocybintopicMDMAtopicpost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)topicdepressiontopicRep. Allen ChesserpersonBob BrinsonpersonSophia ChitlikpersonFood and Drug Administration (FDA)organizationDonald Trumpperson

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