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An Indiana Senate bill seeking funding for research into medical applications of psilocybin was passed unanimously by the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services on Wednesday.
Senate Bill 139 would create a therapeutic psilocybin research fund controlled by the Indiana Department of Health, which would provide financial assistance to Indiana research institutions for studying the substance’s use in treating mental health and neurological conditions.
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring chemical contained in certain types of fungus commonly called “magic mushrooms.” When consumed, it is metabolized in the body to produce the active drug psilocyn, which can produce psychedelic effects, impacting a person’s senses and altering their perception of reality.
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