The science behind magic mushrooms as MN weighs legalization

As Minnesota lawmakers debate House File 2906, the proposed psilocybin bill, questions are growing about the science behind “magic mushrooms” and psychedelic-assisted therapy in Minnesota. Dr. Jessica Nielson, chair of Minnesota’s Psychedelic Medicine Task Force, explains what the latest psilocybin research shows, the risks and benefits of psychedelic medicine, and how the legislation could shape the future of mental health treatment in Minnesota.