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Oregon’s Psilocybin Experiment Shows Promise | Portland News

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Oregon’s psilocybin program, launched three years after Measure 109 passed, has seen over 20,000 participants—and new data from OHSU reveals surprising results: few serious side effects despite a less clinical setting, with broad mental health improvements across the board. While not a traditional medical treatment, the wellness-focused model still carries risks for some—especially those new to psychedelics, taking high doses, or with untreated mental health conditions. But overall, users report significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and PTSD, proving that legal magic mushrooms can deliver powerful, real-world benefits when used thoughtfully. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72887254613276fc

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