The Medicine
The following data was directly drawn from the OPS Fact SheetWhat is psilocybin?
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Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound. It is found in over 200 species of mushrooms. For centuries, Indigenous and tribal communities around the world have used psilocybin for spiritual, ceremonial, and other purposes. Regulated psilocybin services are now a legal option in Oregon. However, psilocybin is still a Schedule I substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
What are the benefits of psilocybin?
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Research suggests psilocybin may help address depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Studies have also found it can increase spiritual well-being.
What are psilocybin services?
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In Oregon, “psilocybin services” refers to preparation, administration, and integration sessions provided by a licensed facilitator. The psilocybin products consumed must be cultivated or produced by a licensed psilocybin manufacturer, tested by a licensed laboratory, and may only be provided to a client by a licensed psilocybin service center during an administration session. Clients must remain at a licensed service center for the duration of the administration session. Clients must be age 21 or older. Clients do not need a prescription or medical referral and they do not need to be Oregon residents.
How psilocybin products are cultivated to a licensed service center?
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1. Psilocybin products are cultivated and/or processed by a licensed manufacturer and are tracked in the OPS product tracking system.
2. The products are tested by a licensed laboratory accredited by the Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP), and test results are entered into the OPS product tracking system.
3. The products are sold or transferred from a licensed manufacturer to a licensed service center. All product sales are tracked in the OPS product tracking system