Apr 25, 2026
Psychedelics are knocking on the door again. It is the generational visit of psychedelics with some people seeing the potential and others seeing the danger and consequences. In this episode, a look at Executive Order 14401 and what is proposed for the treatment of serious mental health conditions.
Let me be clear about this. I take no position pro or con in
the upcoming debates or discussions about psychedelics. I am
learning as I move through this unexpected (for me) treatment
option.
I have concerns. Big whomping concerns. I also have distrust
and I'm noticing that certain stock markets and pharmaceutical
companies are taking interest in this topic.
What I'm trying to say I have biases, both conscious and
unconscious. This episode is what I've discovered learning about
the topic. My first steps. Psychedelically, you might be further
down the road.
One more thing. Dear public relations people.
I have never had a guest on
the show. I do not plan to in the future. Please
peddle your guests to a more appropriate forum.
Resources Mentioned:
Psychedelic Information Resources
From Psychology Today What the New Executive Order Means
for Psychedelics, A federal policy shift puts psychedelics in
the spotlight for mental health.
PBS.org story about the executive order and some of the
pros and cons. Like insurance? Nope.
One of the things the Petrie-Flom Center looks at is Health
Law Policy. This is a Q&A on the Executive Order on Psychedelics with
I. Glenn Cohen and Mason Marks.
FDA Right to Try Fact Sheet
and Congress.gov page on Expanded Access and Right to Try: Access to
Investigational Drugs
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Scheduling with a list of the drug
schedules.
Information about executive orders, their history and
how to obtain them.
National Constitution Center information page on What is an Executive
Order?
The American Bar Association's website has an explainer from a legal
perspective on what an executive or is, the format of the document
and how to retrieve the official version.
National Archives and Records Administration Archive of all things related to
the U.S. government. Maintains a digital index of executive orders
that is searchable by date, number, or topic. The orders may be
viewed as PDFs or text, in the Federal Register, or within Title 3
of the U.S. Code.
American Presidency
Project is an archive maintained by the University of
California Santa Barbara includes text of almost all executive
orders, searchable by year of issue back to the early nineteenth
century.
Emergency Resources
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text
838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving
overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the
Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for
free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates
independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or
WhatsApp as a means of contact.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.