Overview

• Colorado has become the second state to legalize psilocybin therapy for conditions such as PTSD and depression, following a 2022 ballot measure and two years of regulatory preparation.
• In Colorado Springs, conservative city leaders have expanded restrictions on 'healing centers,' increasing the buffer zone from schools and other locations to one mile, despite state law preventing outright bans.
• Veterans, including special forces veteran Lane Belone, have voiced strong support for psilocybin therapy, arguing that the new restrictions will lead to fewer centers and longer treatment wait times.
• Psilocybin therapy in Colorado will be tightly regulated, requiring licensed facilitators, risk assessments, and controlled settings, with no recreational dispensaries allowed.
• While research shows potential for psychedelics in treating mental health issues, concerns remain over the lack of FDA approval, high treatment costs, and the need for further clinical trials.