Psilocybin's legal status in U.S. is rapidly evolving. Understanding the legality of magic mushrooms can be confusing too, so here's what you need to know.
In 2019, the FDA granted psilocybin a 'Breakthrough Therapy' designation for treatment-resistant depression. At the same time, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to classify magic mushrooms as a Schedule I substance, the same category as heroin. This is a clear contradiction between two federal agencies:
🟢 FDA confirms therapeutic value of guided psilocybin therapy repeatedly through clinical research trials.
🔴 DEA maintains a classification reserved for highly addictive substances keeping outdated laws in place.
Schedule I drugs are addictive, cause crime and dangerous to public health. Psilocybin is quite the opposite. Microdosing helps people break dependency and treats depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety and substance abuse. Keeping psilocybin in Schedule I is not science , but politics. Big pharma does not want the public to adopt alternative natural remedies.
Decriminalization simply means people are no longer jailed for medical use and small amounts. It does not create local safe access, medical guidance or quality standards. Legalization means psilocybin can be regulated and sold locally. The result is patients, veterans and everyday people are left in a legal grey area. Law enforcement resources are directed toward substances associated with high rates of overdose, crime and impact on public health. Magic mushrooms do not cause harm to communities and instead show potential as part of the solution.
▪️1970 — Psilocybin classified as Schedule I.
▪️2006 — Renewed research at Johns Hopkins.
▪️2019 — FDA grants 'Breakthrough Therapy' designation.
▪️2020 — Oregon legalizes regulated psilocybin therapy.
▪️2022 — Colorado adopts regulated psilocybin access.
▪️ — Growing movement for decriminalization in U.S.
A growing number of states and municipalities have shifted toward decriminalization and regulated legalization, creating an evolving legal landscape. Research has shown psilocybin is profoundly therapeutic and law enforcement focuses on managing meth, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine related crimes.
Use the same discretion as traditional medicine which is built on protected privacy. The legalization of magic mushrooms marks a major milestone in the movement towards acceptance by medical professionals. As legalization efforts gain momentum, we are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting era in holistic wellness.