Tag: Fungi

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Year of the mushroom: Why 2022 was defined by fungi | Salon.com

Close-up of mushroom growing on field (Getty Images/Karim Qubadi/500px)

So what’s next for mushrooms in the new year? There aren’t any signs that the fungi’s surging popularity will slow down. 

While the road to psilocybin legalization promises to be a long and uncertain one, and while the co-opting of mushrooms by the wellness industry could turn some consumers off from the ingredient due to its potential ubiquity, both the aesthetic and culinary attributes of mushrooms are undeniable. 

For those reasons, IMARC, a market research firm, anticipates that the global mushroom market, which was valued at $58.8 billion last year will reach an estimated $86.5 billion by 2027. 

From the couture runway to home kitchens, all things fungus are having a moment

Source: Year of the mushroom: Why 2022 was defined by fungi | Salon.com

drugs

Psychedelics can change humanity for the better. It’s time to unlock their power | Rick Doblin | The Guardian

‘Evidence indicates that psychedelic use is associated with pro-social, personal growth benefits including increased nature relatedness, potentiating conflict resolution and sustaining compassion among first responders.’

Last year, Oregon became the first US state to decriminalize the possession of most drugs and to create a legal system for supervised psilocybin experiences. California, Vermont and Hawaii are actively considering new legal frameworks for psychedelics; Texas is directing state funding to research. In the face of an epidemic of veteran suicide, the US veterans administration is hosting small psychedelic-assisted therapy trials. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle support federal funding. Lawmakers, regulators, funders, insurance providers and therapists who take a clear-eyed look at the research may be surprised to find their fears dissolving.

Source: Psychedelics can change humanity for the better. It’s time to unlock their power | Rick Doblin | The Guardian