In Drugreporter’s new interview, Dominique Mendiola, Senior Director of Colorado’s Natural Medicine Division, shares how Colorado is shaping the next chapter of psychedelic regulation in the United States.
Dominique Mendiola is the Senior Director of Colorado’s Natural Medicine Division, leading the state’s groundbreaking effort to regulate psychedelics for healing. In this interview, filmed at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, she shares the story behind Colorado’s Natural Medicine program, lessons learned from Oregon, and how her state is working to balance safety, equity, and inclusion while licensing facilitators and centers.
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Find more inspiring stories and articles about psychedelic science here! This video is part of our Drugreporter Café series, where we discuss new developments in drug policy with professionals, activists, and decision makers.
It was an absolute honour to attend and film the world’s largest gathering of the psychedelic science community — Psychedelic Science 2025 in Denver, Colorado. We are grateful to the many outstanding scientists, healers, and activists who shared their wisdom with us. Watch our short documentary “The Psychedelic Renaissance is Alive and Well” to learn more!
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