Oregon couple working on ‘magic mushroom’ ballot initiative

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon couple is pushing to legalize and regulate the therapeutic use of psilocybin — a psychoactive compound found in so-called “magic” mushrooms — as an effective treatment for people suffering from cancer-related anxiety, depression and addiction. The Register-Guard reports Tom and Sheri Eckert are working with Oregon Legislative Counsel attorneys […]