Media & Press
November 27, 2024 - Navy SEAL veteran Jonathan Dalton, now president of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, is leading efforts to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy in Nevada through upcoming legislation, inspired by his life-changing experience with psilocybin therapy and a commitment to improving mental health care for veterans and others.
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November 7, 2024 - Jon Dalton (Operation Red Wings, Prohibition, and Psychedelics) - Episode 1003
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August 15, 2024 - Presented by Kate Cotter, executive director of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, this webinar will look at the passage of Nevada's Senate Bill 242, which established a Psychedelic Medicines Working Group. “The Mushroom” bill initially only had three legislators supporting it, but by the end of the session, it had 9 co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle and a landslide victory on both the Senate and Assembly floors.
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May 9, 2024 - This interview on Nevada Newsmakers discusses the state's efforts to explore and potentially regulate psychedelic medicines. It features insights from various advocates, including representatives from the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines.
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April 22, 2024 - The episode explores the movement to decriminalize psilocybin in Nevada for therapeutic use, featuring advocates Jon Dalton and Kate Cotter from the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines. The discussion covers potential medicinal benefits, concerns about irresponsible use, and the possibility of legalization leading to "Shroom Lounges." Attorney Tony Abbatangelo and host Gerard Ramalho delve into how close Nevada is to legalizing psilocybin.
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January 26, 2024 - This segment covers the ongoing legislative efforts in Nevada to explore the therapeutic use of psychedelics, highlighting the involvement of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines in advocating for these changes.
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January 25, 2024 - This radio show discusses the potential benefits of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions. It includes interviews with members of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, who provide insights into the current legislative efforts.
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November 8, 2023 - This news segment highlights the efforts of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines to promote the therapeutic use of psychedelics for mental health issues, particularly among veterans. It features interviews and insights from advocates and users.
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December 26, 2023 - This article examines the future of psychedelic therapy in Nevada, discussing the state's working group and potential legislative changes. It includes perspectives from various stakeholders, including members of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines.
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August 1, 2023 - This article discusses Nevada's legislative process concerning psychedelics, focusing on a bill that initially aimed to decriminalize psilocybin but was scaled back to create a working group to study its therapeutic use. Kate Cotter from the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines is quoted discussing the potential benefits of psilocybin.
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June 22, 2023 - This article reports on the signing of a Nevada bill to create a working group focused on studying the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. The group will explore the use of substances like psilocybin and MDMA in treating mental health disorders, including PTSD and depression. The initiative is supported by the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, which advocates for research and legislative action on psychedelics.
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June 14, 2023 - The article covers the signing of a bill by Nevada's governor to establish a psychedelics working group, which will explore the therapeutic use of substances like psilocybin and MDMA. Kate Cotter, executive director of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines, expresses support for the initiative.
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June 12, 2023 - This article discusses the recent approval of a bill in Nevada to form a working group that will study the therapeutic and medicinal potential of psychedelics. The group will investigate substances like psilocybin and their use in treating mental health disorders, aiming to develop a therapeutic psychedelic market in the state.
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Growth Pioneers: "Kate Cotter - Sierra Psychedelic Society"
In this episode, host Doug Erwin speaks with Kate Cotter, executive director of the Sierra Psychedelic Society and the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines. They discuss the therapeutic potential of psychedelic medicines, legislative efforts in Nevada, and the importance of education and advocacy in this field. The conversation covers topics like the healing properties of psychedelics, benefits for first responders and veterans, and the current state of policy regarding SB242.
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Listen on Apple Podcasts here.